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William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was an American politician who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. A member of the Republican Party , he led a realignment that made Republicans largely dominant in the industrial states and nationwide for decades.
Oct 29, 2009 · William McKinley served in the U.S. Congress, as governor of Ohio and as 25th U.S. president during the Spanish-American War before his assassination in 1901.
Apr 5, 2024 · William McKinley, 25th president of the United States (1897–1901). Under his leadership, the country went to war against Spain in 1898 and thereby acquired a global empire, which included Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. McKinley was assassinated in 1901. Learn more about his life and career.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Political Figures. U.S. Presidents. William McKinley is best known for being president when the United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. Updated: May 5, 2021. Photo:...
William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14, 1901, after leading the nation to victory in the...
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Death. William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, was shot on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, six months into his second term. He was shaking hands with the public when an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen.
Assassination. Historical reputation. See also. References. Further reading. External links. Presidency of William McKinley. The presidency of William McKinley began on March 4, 1897, when William McKinley was inaugurated and ended September 14, 1901, upon his assassination.
