William McKinley: “The best sentiment of the civilized world is moving toward the…”

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The best sentiment of the civilized world is moving toward the settlement of differences between nations without resorting to the horrors of war.

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Republican · Ohio

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McKinley advocates for peaceful resolutions to conflicts, highlighting a shift in global sentiment against war.

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