McKinley's Last Words Plaque

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

McKinley's Last Words Plaque front: Origsize: 6.75 x 11 inches; Origformat: Artifact
McKinley's Last Words Plaque front

Origsize: 6.75 x 11 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

McKinley's Last Words Plaque

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.2026

Description

Plaque of the last word of McKinley. The plaque is on white tagboard with words embossed in silver. An oval portrait of President McKinley surrounded by two criss-crossed United Stated flags and an American eagle in silver are on the left of the plaque. The right side of the plaque contains the words "Last words of our Martyred President: 'Good-bye all, good-bye. It is God's way. His Will be done-not ours.'" Two small holes with a pink cord through them are at the tope of the plaque. The back of the plaque shows the reverse impression of the embossing on the front. A small copyright mark is located on the front, in the lower left corner.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL