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The president who built an empire then was forgotten

William McKinley is often remembered only for his assassination, but his presidency reshaped the United States. Under his leadership, America emerged as a global power and began projecting influence ...
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Remember When: President William McKinley’s assassin spent teenage years living in Harrison

The Alle-Kiski Valley’s legacy has been blessed with brave pioneers and military heroes, prosperous business owners, inventors and successful political leaders, civic leaders and athletes. And then … ...
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Ida McKinley : the turn-of-the-century first lady through war, assassination, and secret disability / Carl Sferrazza Anthony

"Published in cooperation with the National First Ladies' Library." NMAH copy signed by author. "This is the first full-length biography of Ida Saxton McKinley (1847-1907), the wife of William ...
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How McKinley won the White House without leaving his porch

William McKinley is remembered as the man who got assassinated, but his real legacy is turning the United States into a global power. He rose through Civil War service, Ohio politics, and ...