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William McKinley

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William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14, 1901. A member of the Republican Party, he was born in Ohio and previously served as the governor of Ohio from 1892 to 1896. McKinley is known for leading the nation to victory in the Spanish-American War and for implementing protective tariffs to bolster American industry while maintaining the gold standard.

Oct 27, 1898

The skies have been for a time darkened by the cloud of war, but as we were compelled to take up the sword in the cause of humanity we are permitted to rejoice that the conflict has been of brief duration and the losses we have had to…

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Oct 11, 1898

In an age of expositions they have added yet another magnificent example.

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Oct 11, 1898

We have avoided the temptations of conquest in the spirit of gain.

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Oct 11, 1898

No deliberation can be too mature, or self-control too constant, in this solemn hour of our history.

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Oct 11, 1898

We never enter upon a war until every effort for peace without it has been exhausted.

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Oct 11, 1898

Peace, with whose blessings we have been so singularly favored, is the national desire and the goal of every American aspiration.

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Sep 25, 1898

I cannot impress upon you too strongly my wish that your investigation shall be so thorough and complete that your report, when made, shall fix the responsibility for any failure or fault, by reason of neglect, incompetency, or…

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