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William McKinley

Also known as W. McKinley, President McKinley, William McKinley, Jr., W. McKinley, Jr., President William McKinley, William M'Kinley

William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving 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. McKinley successfully led the U.S. in the Spanish–American War and oversaw a period of American expansionism, with the annexations of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and American Samoa.

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William McKinley was an American politician, lawyer, and statesperson who served as the President of the United States. He also held the positions of Governor of Ohio, member of the United States House of Representatives, and Governor-General of the Philippines. A member of the Republican Party, he was educated at Allegheny College, Albany Law School, and the University of Mount Union. His professional work locations included Washington, D.C., Canton, and Poland.

Born in Niles, Ohio, in 1843, McKinley participated in the American Civil War. He was married to Ida Saxton McKinley, and they had two children. He practiced Methodism and spoke English. He died in Buffalo in 1901 from a gunshot wound inflicted by Leon Czolgosz. His body is buried at the McKinley National Memorial. He is recognized in the Us Presidents collection and has been described by sources such as the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Niles, Ohio, USA

William McKinley (January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901.

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America at War — Self (archive footage)2025
Assassinations That Changed the World1996
Forgotten Treasure — Self (archive footage)1943
President McKinley Taking the Oath — Himself1901
President McKinley and Escort Going to the Capitol — Himself1901
President McKinley's Speech at the Pan-American Exposition1901
President McKinley Inauguration — Himself1901
President McKinley Inauguration Footage — Self1901
President McKinley's Inspection of Camp Wikoff — Self1898
Washington, le président McKinley adressant son message au peuple — Himself1897

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Instance of: human
Given name: William
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Niles
Place of death: Buffalo
Spouse: Ida Saxton McKinley
Occupation: statesperson
Position held: President-elect of the United States
Political party: Republican Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Methodism
Conflict: American Civil War
Military branch: United States Army
Image: William mckinley.jpg
Height: 170
Number of children: 2
Work location: Poland

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killed by: Leon Czolgosz
Commons category: William McKinley
cause of death: gunshot wound
topic's main category: Category:William McKinley
manner of death: homicide
place of burial: McKinley National Memorial
name in native language: William McKinley
described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary
Commons gallery: William McKinley
date of birth: 1843-01-29
date of death: 1901-09-14
writing language: English language
candidacy in election: 1900 United States presidential election
National Governors Association biography URL: www.nga.org/governor/william-mckinley
Commons Creator page: William McKinley