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