William McKinley's Birth
January 29
William McKinley's Birth
On January 29, 1843, William McKinley, who would later become the 25th President of the United States, was born in Niles, Ohio.
McKinley served as president from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, leading the nation during a period of significant economic growth and expansion.
His presidency was marked by the Spanish-American War, during which the United States acquired territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
McKinley's leadership and policies continue to be studied and debated by historians, shaping our understanding of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in America.