The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt

""The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt"" is a biographical book written by Alexander K. McClure. The book provides a detailed account of the life of William McKinley, who served as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. The book also includes a life sketch of Theodore Roosevelt, who succeeded McKinley as the President of the United States. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in McKinley's life. McClure covers McKinley's early life, his political career, and his presidency. The book also provides insights into McKinley's personal life, including his marriage to Ida Saxton and his religious beliefs. The book also includes a life sketch of Theodore Roosevelt, who was McKinley's Vice President and succeeded him as President after his assassination. The sketch covers Roosevelt's early life, his political career, and his achievements as President. Overall, ""The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt"" is a comprehensive biography that provides a detailed account of the lives of two of America's most influential Presidents.1901. Contents: William McKinley, An Introduction; William McKinley's Ancestry; Boyhood and Education; The Soldier Boy Earns His Spurs; In the Shenandoah Valley; From Captain to Major; Choosing a Profession; Member of Congress; McKinley and the Protective Tariff; Governor of Ohio; The St. Louis Convention and Nomination; Estimate of President McKinley's First Term; First Year as President; Revolution in Cuba and War with Spain; McKinley and the Closing Century; The Campaign of 1900; Nearing the End; President McKinley's Last Speech; The Assassin's Fatal Shot; The Last Sad Hours; Obsequies of the Martyred President; The Impressive State Funeral Ceremonies; The Last Sad Homecoming; The Country in Mourning; the World's Sympathy with the Nation's Grief; Memorial Tributes; Characteristics and Incidents; The Assassin and the Anarchists; Czolgosz Pays the Penalty; Anarchy's Awful Crimes for the Past Century; Theodore Roosevelt, His Career; and Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President.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.