“Immortal” Texans Punch Wilson’s Ticket

On the Fourth of July 112 years ago this week, 40 delegates to the Democratic national convention boarded a train in Baltimore for the long ride back to Texas proud of the fact they had earned a place in history.Although he remained a revered icon, William Jennings Bryan realized his three defeats, twice to William McKinley and once to William Howard Taft, ruled out another run for the W...

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