Born: 29 January 1843 · Died: 14 September 1901 · Age: 58
25th US President who led the country through the Spanish-American War and was assassinated in 1901
Did you know?He was the last American president to have served in the Civil War.
Quick facts
Date of birth29 January 1843
Date of death14 September 1901
Age at death58
Cause of deathGunshot wound
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNiles, United States
Occupationpolitician, lawyer, statesperson
Editor's Take:
William McKinley led the United States into a new role as a world power. He fought in the Civil War as a young soldier. As a congressman he was known for high tariffs to protect American industry. He won the presidency in 1896 and again in 1900. During the Spanish–American War of 1898, the US gained Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. Hawaii was also annexed. He was shot by an anarchist in Buffalo in 1901 and died days later.
Key Milestones
1890: McKinley Tariff – trade law
1896: Election – defeats Bryan
1898: Spanish–American War – victory
1898: Hawaii – annexed
William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. A member of the Republican Party, he led a realignment that made Republicans largely dominant in the industrial states and nationwide for decades.
William McKinley's birthday is January 29. He was born on January 29, 1843 in Niles, United States.
How old was William McKinley when he died?
William McKinley died on September 14, 1901, aged 58.
Who shares a birthday with William McKinley?
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