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The Illustrious Life of William McKinley Our Martyred President

The Illustrious Life of William McKinley Our Martyred President

Halstead, Murat

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Presidents & Heads of State19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162759690
ISBN13: 9781162759692
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Illustrious Life of William McKinley Our Martyred President is a biography written by journalist and historian Murat Halstead. The book details the life and political career of William McKinley, who served as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. Halstead's biography explores McKinley's early life in Ohio, his service in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his rise to political prominence as a Congressman and Governor of Ohio. The book also covers McKinley's two terms as President, during which he oversaw the country's economic growth and expansion, as well as his tragic assassination by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Through extensive research and interviews with McKinley's family and colleagues, Halstead provides a comprehensive portrait of the President's personal and political life. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as excerpts from McKinley's speeches and letters. Overall, The Illustrious Life of William McKinley Our Martyred President offers a detailed and engaging account of one of America's most significant leaders and the events that shaped his life and legacy.1901. Superbly illustrated with numerous engravings made from original photographs. The true story of the assassination, in the shadow of death, passing away, funeral ceremonies; together with his ancestry, boyhood, student days, his career as soldier, lawyer, statesman, governor, and president, the principles for which he stood and the triumphs he achieved, and his home life. Anarchy, its history influences and dangers with a sketch of the assassin. Written by Halstead, who had the personal acquaintance, friendship and confidence of William McKinley. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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