William McKinley Quotes


Nations do not grow in strength … by the doing of easy things.


Citations

William McKinley, 1843-1901, 25th President of the United States (Republican, OH), Speech, Ohio Society Banquet, New York City, March 1900

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William McKinley
  • Born: January 29, 1843
  • Died: September 14, 1901
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. McKinley was president during the Spanish–American War of 1898, raised protective tariffs to boost American industry, and rejected the expansionary monetary policy of free silver, keeping the nation on the gold standard.