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“The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith in God and send them back to their homes skeptical, or infidels, or agnostics, or atheists.”

Quote by William Jennings Bryan

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The world's most famous court trial: State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes; complete stenographic report of the court test of the Tennessee anti-evolution act at Dayton, July 10 to 21, 1925, including speeches and arguments of attorneys

The book offers an in-depth look at the historic trial that took place in Dayton, Tennessee, from July 10 to 21, 1925. It includes a detailed stenographic record of the trial, highlighting the key events and the speeches and arguments presented by the attorneys. This account provides a significant historical document of the legal and social context surrounding the trial of John Thomas Scopes, who was charged with violating the Tennessee anti-evolution act. more

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William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan, born on March 19, 1860, and died on July 26, 1925, was a prominent American politician, lawyer, orator, and writer. He was known for his active participation in political and religious affairs and left a profound mark on American history. more

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