William McKinley Tells His Story of Restoring America After the Panic of 1893 and Being Assassinated

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My name is William McKinley, and I was the 25th President of the United States. My time in office saw economic growth, a rise in America’s global power, and a major war. But my presidency was tragically cut short when I became the third U.S. president to be assassinated. Let me tell you my story.

I was born on January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio. I grew up in a big family, and my parents taught me the value of hard work, education, and service. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, I was just 18 years old, but I enlisted in the Union Army to fight for the country. I started as a private, one of the lowest ranks, but I worked my way up to major before the war ended. Those years taught me a lot about leadership, responsibility, and patriotism—lessons that shaped my future.

After the war, I studied law and became a lawyer in Ohio. But I quickly realized that my true calling was politics. I was elected to Congress in 1876, where I became known for my support of protective tariffs—taxes on imported goods that helped American businesses grow. Later, I became Governor of Ohio, where I focused on helping workers, improving education, and modernizing the economy.

In 1896, I ran for President of the United States against William Jennings Bryan, and I won. My presidency was marked by economic growth, as the country recovered from a depression, and my administration supported businesses and industry. But my time in office is most remembered for America’s role on the world stage.

In 1898, the Spanish-American War broke out. Spain still controlled Cuba, and after the U.S. battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, the country demanded action. We went to war, and in just a few months, Spain was defeated. As a result, the U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking the start of America’s rise as a global power. Some Americans criticized this expansion, but I believed it was the right course for the country.

In 1900, I was re-elected for a second term, with Theodore Roosevelt as my Vice President. I was at the height of my presidency, leading a strong nation into the new century. But then, tragedy struck.

On September 6, 1901, I was attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, greeting the public. A man named Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist who opposed the government, shot me twice while I was shaking hands with visitors. Doctors tried to save me, and for a few days, it seemed like I might recover. But on September 14, 1901, I died from my wounds, and Theodore Roosevelt became the new president.

Looking back, I saw America grow stronger, wealthier, and more powerful during my time as president. Though my life was cut short, I believed in progress, economic stability, and America’s role as a leader in the world.

If there’s one lesson I want you to take from my story, it’s this: leadership means making tough choices for the future, even when not everyone agrees with you. Stand firm in your beliefs, work hard, and leave behind a legacy that helps others. Thank you for listening.

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