William Jennings Bryan was a supporter of the war against Spain, something I learned doing research for my TL.
Not only was he a supporter of the war; he helped raise and command the 3rd Nebraska Volunteer Infantry:
Col. W.J. Bryan, 3rd Neb. Vols.
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I know all of this, I've even mentioned it before in other Bryan threads. But those were usually in the context of Bryan winning in 1896. If Bryan won in 1900, would he, in March of 1901, be willing to go to war with Spain? Nearly 3 years have passed since the POD, a lot can happen in that time: including the removal of any need to go to war, the change in opinions of a majority of Americans (including Bryan), and a diffrent situation in Spain and her colonies.
Shevek23, I'll try to answer your Magnum Opus post tomorrow if possible.