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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 21, 1900

In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away.

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Oct 21, 1900

Few among our citizens have risen to greater or more deserved eminence in the national councils than he.

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Oct 12, 1900

This order to take effect on the first day of November, 1900.

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Oct 12, 1900

By virtue of the authority vested in the President of the United States by Section 3141, Revised Statutes of the United States, I hereby order

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Jun 1, 1900

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith, in further reply to the resolution of the Senate of April 10, 1900, having reference to Senate Document No. 336, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session, a further report from the…

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May 25, 1900

permission is hereby given that needful advances of money be made

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May 21, 1900

Your attention is invited to the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture that 20,000 copies of the report be printed for the use of the Department, in addition to such number as may be desired for the use of the Senate and House of…

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May 21, 1900

To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, relative to the status of Chinese persons in the Philippine Islands.

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May 18, 1900

He was not directed by the Secretary of War to reply, and no answer was made by him or the Secretary of War to an application to cease fighting.

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