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William McKinley

Politician · born January 29, 1843 · died 1901

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William McKinley 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.

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  1. 44Became United States representativeMarch 4, 1887
  2. 53Became President-elect of the United StatesNovember 3, 1896
  3. 54Became President of the United StatesMarch 4, 1897

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