USA: William McKinley (1843 – 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 to 1901. Campaign poster showing William McKinley holding the US flag and standing on a gold coin, c. 1895

William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 25th President of the United States from March 4, 1897 until his assassination in September 1901, six months into his second term.

McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of inflationary proposals.

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