Publisher's Synopsis
The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt is a book written by Alexander K. McClure. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life of William McKinley, who was the 25th President of the United States and the third President to be assassinated. The book also includes a life sketch of Theodore Roosevelt, who succeeded McKinley as President. The book covers McKinley's childhood, his early political career, his presidency, and his tragic assassination. It also provides insights into his personal life, his relationships with his family and friends, and his political beliefs and values. The book is based on extensive research and interviews with people who knew McKinley personally, including his family members, friends, and political associates.The life sketch of Theodore Roosevelt provides a brief overview of his life and career, including his early years, his political career, and his presidency. It highlights his accomplishments as a reformer and his role in shaping American foreign policy during his presidency.Overall, The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and leadership. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of America's most influential Presidents and sheds light on the events that shaped the nation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1901. Contents: William McKinley, An Introduction; William McKinley's Ancestry; Boyhood and Education; The Soldier Boy Earns His Spurs; In the Shenandoah Valley; From Captain to Major; Choosing a Profession; Member of Congress; McKinley and the Protective Tariff; Governor of Ohio; The St. Louis Convention and Nomination; Estimate of President McKinley's First Term; First Year as President; Revolution in Cuba and War with Spain; McKinley and the Closing Century; The Campaign of 1900; Nearing the End; President McKinley's Last Speech; The Assassin's Fatal Shot; The Last Sad Hours; Obsequies of the Martyred President; The Impressive State Funeral Ceremonies; The Last Sad Homecoming; The Country in Mourning; the World's Sympathy with the Nation's Grief; Memorial Tributes; Characteristics and Incidents; The Assassin and the Anarchists; Czolgosz Pays the Penalty; Anarchy's Awful Crimes for the Past Century; Theodore Roosevelt, His Career; and Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President.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.
