He never forgot his humble beginning.

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

He never forgot his humble beginning.

Entry/Object ID

2016.2.99e

Scope and Content

He never forgot his humble beginning He was known as kind, honest and for his good judgement. His family remarked "he never put on airs because he got up in the world." quote 430 Niles Daily times Cenntennial Edition Sept. 1934 Joe Fisher a boyhood chum recalls "if I ever happen to be where McKinley is he throws his arms around me and gives me such a shake..." Canton files Yellow postage note: The red carnation became the state flower of Ohio in part because William McKinley wore it in his lapel for good luck. pg 44 Ask me anything about President

Collection

Blaney

Acquisition

Accession

2016.2.0

Source or Donor

Eileen B. Blaney

Acquisition Method

Gift