: Political opponents sometimes used the name as an insult, suggesting he was "six inches deep and a mile wide at the mouth," much like the shallow Platte River. 📚 Other Notable Works
: July 9, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention. boy orator of the platte
: He advocated for the "free coinage of silver" to help farmers and debtors. : Political opponents sometimes used the name as
While he was known for many speeches, the specific "piece" that defined his career and earned him national fame was: boy orator of the platte
