The Life Of William McKinley: Including A Genealogical Record Of The McKinley Family

The Life of William McKinley, written by Oscar King Davis, is a comprehensive biography that details the life and accomplishments of the 25th President of the United States. The book begins with a genealogical record of the McKinley family, tracing their roots back to Scotland and Ireland. Davis then chronicles McKinley's childhood, education, and early political career, including his service in the Civil War.The book delves into McKinley's rise to prominence within the Republican Party, his two terms as Ohio Governor, and his successful campaign for the presidency in 1896. Davis explores McKinley's domestic policies, including his efforts to promote economic growth and expand the country's infrastructure, as well as his foreign policy, which included the Spanish-American War and the annexation of Hawaii.Throughout the book, Davis provides insight into McKinley's personal life, including his marriage to Ida Saxton and his strong religious beliefs. The biography also covers McKinley's tragic assassination in 1901 and the impact of his death on the country.Overall, The Life of William McKinley is a detailed and informative biography that provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important presidents.And Copious Extracts From The Late President's Public Speeches, Messages To Congress, Proclamations, And Other State Papers.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.