July 8
1889. The Wall Street Journal is published for the first time.
1896. William Jennings Bryan delivers his Cross of Gold Speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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Originally Posted by William Jennings Bryan
Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
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1932. The Dow Jones average reaches its lowest point during the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.