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2019-01-20
Public domain in the USA.
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Everett, Marshall
1863
1939
Neil, Henry
Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination
An Authentic and Official Memorial Edition, Containing Every Incident in the Career of the Immortal Statesman, Soldier, Orator and Patriot
E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
"Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination" by Marshall Everett is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This book offers a comprehensive portrayal of William McKinley's life, detailing his evolution as a beloved statesman, soldier, and ultimately, a martyr following his tragic assassination. It explores significant events of his career, including his presidency and legislative accomplishments, while vividly recounting the harrowing circumstances surrounding his assassination. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with a detailed account of McKinley’s assassination that occurred on September 6, 1901, during a public event at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The narrative introduces the assassin Leon Czolgosz and captures the immediate aftermath of the shooting, highlighting the shock and grief that engulfed the nation. Descriptions of McKinley’s demeanor post-assassination; his concern for his wife and calm acceptance of the situation reflect his character, while expert accounts of his medical treatment reveal the dire nature of his injuries. The chapter ends on a note of suspense regarding the President's fate, establishing an emotional connection with the reader as they learn about McKinley's bravery and the national mourning that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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McKinley, William, 1843-1901
McKinley, William, 1843-1901 -- Assassination
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Royalty
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