William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He was born on January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio, and became known for his strong leadership during the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the U.S. gaining territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines. McKinley was a proponent of protective tariffs, which aimed to support American industries.
His presidency was marked by economic growth and the rise of the Progressive Era. Unfortunately, McKinley's time in office was cut short when he was shot by an anarchist named Leon Czolgosz in September 1901. He died a week later, leaving a legacy of expansion and
