1896 I’M FOR FREE SILVER BRYAN PRESIDENT POLITICAL HIGH ADMIRAL CIGARETTE PIN
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Type | Pin Pinback Button |
| Year | 1896, Reproduction 1972 |
| Slogan | I'm For Free Silver |
| Theme | Political |
| Material | Metal |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Country/Region | United States |
This auction is for a USED but very good condition pinback that is titled I'M FOR FREE SILVER HIGH ADMIRAL CIGARETTES. The pin is made of metal. The edge is worded BRYAN 1896 A-S-1972-2. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A REPRODUCTION PIN ISSUED BY AMOCO OIL COMPANY IN 1972. The back has a straight pin. The button measures about 15/16" diameter. William Jennings Bryan was a determined man. He ran for the presidency three times as the Democratic Party candidate in 1896, 1900 and 1908, and lost all three times. Nevertheless, many of his ideas have taken hold. Why? In many cases, it was because of Bryan's skills as an orator, or public speaker. Bryan had the ability to persuade people to think as he did. In 1896 Bryan was able to persuade the Democrats that paper currency, money, did not need to be "backed" by gold. What exactly did he mean that money did not need to be "backed" by gold? Bryan did not think it was necessary for the United States to hold in reserve an amount of gold equal in value to all the paper money in circulation. Bryan wanted the United States to use silver to back the dollar at a value that would inflate the prices farmers received for their crops, easing their debt burden. This position was known as the Free Silver Movement. At the Democratic National Convention in 1896, Bryan not only persuaded his party that he was right, he also secured the Democrats' nomination for the presidency with his skills as a speaker. Can you guess how Bryan's beliefs about money affected his campaign? Bryan's opponent, Republican William McKinley, beat Bryan at his own game. His campaign raised far more money than Bryan's did and he was able to persuade voters that dropping the "gold standard" would lead to inflation, rising prices for goods and services. McKinley convinced the people that the Free Silver Movement was a bad idea. As a result, McKinley won the election with 7.1 million votes to Bryan's 6.5 million. But that didn't stop cartoonists from drawing pictures in which Bryan blows away his rival! THE FRONT OF THE PIN HAS SOME AGE WEAR SCUFFS & SCRATCHES! THE BACK IS IN GOOD CONDITION! THIS PIN IS SOLD ONLY AS A COLLECTIBLE OR FOR PERSONAL USE AND NOT FOR REPRODUCTION! This badge would make a nice item for a pop culture pinback politician political president democrat republican hobby collector, or a gift. Please view my other auctions and ebay store for Ross Perot pins toys, cigar boxes, John Lennon rock and roll band guitar pin, brand new Trout picture frame, gun patches, movie pins, cigar boxes, truck world wide express toy, and other collectibles. I will be happy to combine lots to save on shipping. I believe in recycling and will try to ship your item(s)with recycled materials and packages. U.S.A. Buyers- Free Shipping & Handling! International Buyers – Free Ebay International shipping & handling! Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.” “These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.” “We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as ‘gifts’ - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.” All buyers to pay within 5 days of ending date of auction. I ACCEPT PAYPAL FROM BOTH U.S.A. BUYERS AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS! Thanks for viewing my auction. Good luck bidding! I WILL NOT SELL TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND RUSSIA!
