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William McKinley
He won the presidency twice, led the United States into an imperial war, and was shot by an anarchist at a public handshake line he'd been warned not to attend.
1843–1901
Life Journey
From civil war service to a nation’s turning point
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1843
Ohio upbringing
William McKinley was born in Ohio, growing up in a disciplined environment that emphasized education, work, and moral responsibility.
