William McKenley Paper.
Title: William McKenley Paper.
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 703 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
William McKenley Paper.
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 703 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
William McKinley (1846-1901) was the 25th president of the United States. During McKinley's administration the two issues of tariff and currency were overshadowed by the Spanish-American War of 1898. As governor, congressman and later president William McKinley a man of compromise held rose to symbolize the spirit of his age.
Born on January 29, 1843 in Niles, Ohio William McKinley was the seventh child of William and Nancy McKinley. He temporarily attended Allegheny College, and later though in
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of guilt about the Spanish-American War have clouded McKinley's reputation. The charisma of his successor, Roosevelt, has further obscured McKinley's achievements. McKinley, it should be noted strengthened the presidency, traveled widely, and gave the press greater access to the White House. His management of Congress was masterful. The evolution of the bold modern presidency began during his term in office. McKinley laid the basis for further growth of the office under Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.