Why is the bust of William Jennings Bryan not included in our state capitol's gallery of notable Nebraskans? When I asked this question of our state's historical association a few years ago, I was told that it could be put there if I paid for a proper base for it. Research shows that it's not likely any relatives of the other figures depicted in busts there paid to have their ancestor featured, nor were they solicited to do so. The very idea of such payment rankles against Bryan's populist stance. I call upon our state to make it a priority to remedy this omission of the image of one of our most illustrious leaders. The bust exists and is ready to move to its rightful place.
Nina Rohlfs, Unadilla