What is the legacy of President William McKinley?

President William McKinley's reputation has undergone considerable revision in recent years. For the first sixty years of the twentieth century, historians believed that McKinley had been a weak President pressured into the war with Spain by popular passions and a nationalistic press. read more

In my opinion, McKinley’s legacy is Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy was selected as vice-president for McKinley’s second term by the party bosses on behalf of corporate leaders to prevent him from doing precisely what he did when he became president. In front of a group of Americans say “William McKinley” and watch for signs of recognition. read more

President William McKinley's reputation has undergone considerable revision in recent years. For the first sixty years of the twentieth century, historians believed that McKinley had been a weak President pressured into the war with Spain by popular passions and a nationalistic press. read more