William McKinley
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. He presided over victory in the Spanish–American War of 1898; gained control of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines; restored prosperity after a deep depression; rejected the inflationary monetary policy of free silver, keeping the nation on the gold standard; and raised protective tariffs.
State of the Union Addresses
Enter the world of late 19th-century America, where presidential speeches tackle national unity, economic reforms, and tense foreign relations, all while aspiring for peace and stability on the global stage.
By William McKinley
Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: William McKinley; Messages, Proclamations, and Executive Orders Relating to the Spanish-American War
Witness the spark that ignited a nation as a president navigates the complexities of war, foreign policy, and humanitarian crises.
By William McKinley
Address of President McKinley, at the dedication of the Grant Monument, New York, April 27, 1897
Listen to the powerful words of a nation's leader honoring a military hero and former president, forever solidifying his place in the tapestry of American history.
By William McKinley
A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: William McKinley
Witness a nation navigating challenges after a president's untimely death, grappling with economic reforms and its place on the world stage.
By William McKinley