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Event:  Republican National Convention of 1896
Category:  Politics and Government
Brief Description:  The Republican National Convention was held in St. Louis´ Merchants Exchange Building in 1896. The Republicans nominated ohio Governor William McKinley. He defeated William Jennings Bryan in the general election by the largest margin since 1872.
Year:  1896
Decade:  1890 - 1899

 

 

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