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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
William Jennings Bryan Political Poster
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

William Jennings Bryan Political Poster

Artifact ID1973.4277.1
Object Type Poster
Date ca. 1900
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 26 1/4 in x W 19 3/4 in (66.7 cm x 50.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPolitical poster. A large image of W.J. Bryan carrying a flag (Shall the People Rule W.J. Bryan) surrounded by people walking in the light ("The dawn of permanent prosperity"). The people are pushing out those in dark clothing ("Rule or Ruin").
Historical NoteWilliam Jennings Bryan ran for president on the Populist Party ticket three times; in 1896, 1900, and 1908. This poster was used during one of those elections.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced William Jennings Bryan (United States, 1860 - 1925)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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