William McKinley

Born in Niles in 1843, McKinley briefly attended Allegheny College, and was teaching in a country school when the in 1843, McKinley briefly attended Allegheny College, and was teaching in a country school when the [us:cw} broke out.

McKinley began his political career at the age of 34 when he won a seat in Congress, serving for 14 years. He then was elected Governor of Ohio, serving two terms. CODE left

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, came into national prominence during the 1896 election year--in a time of depression. The wealthy [clevelan] businessman Marcus Alonzo Hanna ensured the nomination of his friend by espousing McKinley as "the advance agent of prosperity." The Democrats, advocating the "free and unlimited coinage of both silver and gold"--which would have mildly inflated the currency--nominated the famous orator, [il:wjbryan].

Born in [niles] in 1843, McKinley briefly attended Allegheny College, and was teaching in a country school when the [us:cw} broke out.

McKinley began his political career at the age of 34 when he won a seat in Congress, serving for 14 years. He then was elected Governor of Ohio, serving two terms.

See more Famous Ohioans.

Other upcoming events include: