McKinley (William McKinley)

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He was a pro-business leader known for promoting economic growth, protective tariffs, and maintaining a strong national defense. McKinley's presidency saw the victory in the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the U.S. gaining territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. He focused on expanding American influence abroad and strengthening the economy at home. McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist, leading to Theodore Roosevelt succeeding him as president. His leadership helped shape the United States' emergence as a global power at the turn of the 20th century.