Key Facts
- Term
- 1897--1901
- Party
- Republican
- Vice President
- Garret Hobart / Theodore Roosevelt
- First Lady
- Ida McKinley
- Home State
- Ohio
- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1901
Biography
McKinley's presidency marked the emergence of the United States as a world power.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Led the U.S. through the Spanish-American War (1898)
- Acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
- Annexed Hawaii (1898)
- Assassinated by Leon Czolgosz (September 14, 1901)
Notable Quotes
“In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.”
Did You Know?
- McKinley was the first president to ride in an automobile.