Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journal of the McKinley Years"" is a personal account written by Charles Gates Dawes, who served as the 30th Vice President of the United States under President Calvin Coolidge. The book chronicles the years that Dawes worked as the Comptroller of the Currency under President William McKinley, from 1898 to 1901. Dawes' journal entries provide a unique perspective on the political and economic climate of the late 19th century, including the Spanish-American War and the aftermath of the Panic of 1893. The book also offers insights into Dawes' personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children, as well as his thoughts on religion and philosophy. Overall, ""A Journal of the McKinley Years"" provides readers with a firsthand account of a pivotal period in American history, as seen through the eyes of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
