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William Jennings Bryan was born in Salen, Illinois.
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He graduated from Illinois College in 1881, 2 years later, he graduated from the Union College of Law in 1883.
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Brin won election to the U.S. House of Representatives and served for 5 years.
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He was nominated by Democratic Party as its candidte for president, he lost the election.
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He was nominated by Democratic Party as its candidte for president, he lost the election again.
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He served president Wilson as his secretary and his work during the World War I is well known.
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He died at age of 65 in Dayton, Tennessee.