McKinley loved tariffs so much, he put his name on one. The McKinley Tariff made foreign goods more expensive and Americans more cranky.
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McKinley's Prosperity
Under McKinley, America prospered economically. Finally, a president who was good for business and didn't apologize for it.
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Front Porch Campaign
McKinley ran a front porch campaign, letting people come to him. Lazy campaigning that actually worked - genius level laziness.
📅 June 9, 2025
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American Empire Building
McKinley accidentally created an American empire by winning the Spanish-American War. Oops, we conquered some islands. Sorry, not sorry.
📅 June 9, 2025
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McKinley's Kindness
McKinley was known for his kindness and courtesy. He was probably too nice to be president, which might explain the…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Republican Machine Politics
McKinley was the perfect machine politician - reliable, efficient, and totally controlled by Marcus Hanna. Political automation at its finest.
📅 June 9, 2025
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McKinley's Assassination
William McKinley was assassinated at the Pan-American Exposition. Even world's fairs were dangerous in those days. No safety anywhere.
📅 June 9, 2025
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