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WWilliam McKinleyilliam McKinley

About the PresidentAbout the President

Born in Niles, Ohio on January 29, 1843Born in Niles, Ohio on January 29, 1843 He was shy and quiet; however, he He was shy and quiet; however, he

enjoyed giving public speeches.enjoyed giving public speeches. His family moved to Poland in search His family moved to Poland in search

of better schools. He spent 8 years of better schools. He spent 8 years there.there.

Married Ida Saxton in 1871Married Ida Saxton in 1871 Had two children, both died at birthHad two children, both died at birth

Before Becoming PresidentBefore Becoming President Attended Allegheny College brieflyAttended Allegheny College briefly Was teaching at a country school when the Civil Was teaching at a country school when the Civil

War broke outWar broke out Enlisted as a private in the Union ArmyEnlisted as a private in the Union Army

– Fought for a year Fought for a year – By the time he left the army in 1865, he had earned the By the time he left the army in 1865, he had earned the

rank of Majorrank of Major Studied law and opened an office in Canton, OhioStudied law and opened an office in Canton, Ohio At age 34, he was elected to Congress.At age 34, he was elected to Congress.

– Appointed to the Ways and Means CommitteeAppointed to the Ways and Means Committee Elected Governor of OhioElected Governor of Ohio Elected President in 1897Elected President in 1897

– Won the largest majority of the popular votes since 1872Won the largest majority of the popular votes since 1872

During His PresidencyDuring His Presidency

He called Congress into special session to enact the He called Congress into special session to enact the highest tariff in history.highest tariff in history.

Industrial combinations developed at rate as never Industrial combinations developed at rate as never before.before.

Instead of the typical President’s focus, prosperity, Instead of the typical President’s focus, prosperity, McKinley focused on foreign policy.McKinley focused on foreign policy.

He upheld the gold standard.He upheld the gold standard. He promoted pluralism among ethnic groups.He promoted pluralism among ethnic groups. He reshaped the issues of the day.He reshaped the issues of the day. He inaugurated the He inaugurated the Fourth Party SystemFourth Party System..

“…represented the newer view” “…generally on the side of the

public and against private

interests.”

Cause of DeathCause of Death

Who: Leon Czolgosz, an independent anarchist

What: .32 Caliber Johnson Revolver

When: During McKinley’s second term on September 6, 1901

Where:Temple of Music Exhibit at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, New York

Why: The Anarchist movement strongly believed that all rulers, governing officials, rich capitalists, and ordained clergy should be wiped out. Czolgosz believed that killing the President of the U.S. would give him positive press of this movement and send fear through other leaders providing them a warning.

How: Czolgosz approached President McKinley in a greeters’ line with a handkerchief bandaged on his right hand…under the handkerchief was the gun. He shot the President twice.

Leon Czolgosz

Who followed?Who followed?

Theodore Theodore RooseveltRoosevelt