# William Jennings Bryan — Recollections of Full Years character guide

> William Jennings Bryan in Recollections of Full Years by Helen Herron Taft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Bryan, Bryan

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-secretary-of-war

## Who they are

Political rival of Taft, debated Philippine annexation.

## In the story

### [First Impressions of Manila](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/v-first-impressions-of-manila)

Presidential candidate; his potential election threatens to upend the Commission's work and could lead to a return to military government.

### [VI: A Strange Environment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/vi-a-strange-environment)

Anti-expansionist candidate whose platform influenced Aguinaldo's decision to continue the insurrection.

### [XV: A Hurried Trip Around the World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xv-a-hurried-trip-around-the-world)

Taft's opponent in the presidential campaign; his campaign looked hopeful in September.

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