Soldier-Lawyer-Statesman William McKinley 25th President of the United States Born in Niles, Ohio-January 29, 1843

Object/Artifact

McKinley Birthplace Museum

Soldier-Lawyer-Statesman William McKinley 25th President of the United Stat

Origsize: 7 x 8.5 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Soldier-Lawyer-Statesman William McKinley 25th President of the United States Born in Niles, Ohio-January 29, 1843"

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.2018

Description

Soldier-Lawyer-Statesman William McKinley 25th President of the United States Born in Niles, Ohio-January 29, 1843" This brochure was printed in black ink on white textured paper. The front cover has the above, with a photo of William McKinley in the center. This pamphlet consists of eight pages. The second page includes the article "Life of William McKinley 'A Great Man, Born in a Great City'" along with a closeup photo of McKinley in the upper left corner of the page. Page three consists of the article "William McKinley, Statesman, Was Valley's Most Illustrious Son." This article lists McKinley's "Three Great Achievements" as "Solved the Panic of 1873," "Brought World Recognition to the United States," and "Strengthened Ties Between Northern & Southern States." Page four shows a photo of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial in Niles, and includes the article "McKinley Memorial at Niles, Ohio: Noble Structure Memorializes President." Page five consists of the following: "Anecdotes Reveal Sterling Character;" "New Responsibilities Developed McKinley;" "McKinley Meets Crisis on Battlefield;" "The Bob-tail Horse Helps Win Votes;" "Bits of Wisdom;" and "Chronology of President Wm. McKinley." Page six includes a photo of the McKinley Birthplace Home, along with a photo of the McKinley Federal Savings and Loan Association building. The article "Niles, Ohio is Proud to be the Birthplace of William McKinley." Page seven includes photos of Mrs. and MRs. McKinley in 1901 in the upper right corner along with the article "Married Life, Marred by Illness, Was Marked by Devotion." A bibliography of books on file in the McKinley Memorial Library is on the bottom of page nine. The back cover includes the article "President Assassinated at Reception September 6, 1901" along with information about where to obtain more copies of the brochure.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL