William McKinley
25th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 1/29/1843 in Niles, Ohio
- Died
- 9/14/1901 in Buffalo, New York(Age 58)
- Burial Location
- McKinley National Memorial, Canton, Ohio
Term in Office
- Party
- Republican
- Years
- 1897 - 1901
- Running Mate
- Garret A. Hobart
- Age When Elected
- 53
Significant Events
Spanish-American War
4/21/1898
Conflict between the U.S. and Spain, resulting in U.S. control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Annexation of Hawaii
7/7/1898
Hawaii was annexed as a U.S. territory.