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William McKinley: The Carnation Story

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Few Presidents were as genuinely considerate as William McKinley. Poor Boy Makes Good William McKinley (1843-1901) was one of seven children born to an Ohio iron-worker and his wife. They were poor, devout Methodists, but firmly focused on their children’s … Continue reading →

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Ida McKinley: Congressional Invalid

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Ida McKinley had suffered through one of the worst years anyone could imagine. The trauma would be permanent. The McKinleys Move to Washington Losing both their small children, and having his young wife’s health permanently impaired by phlebitis and “unnameable” … Continue reading →

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The Invalid FLOTUS: Ida McKinley

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Ida Saxton: Pampered Child Ida Saxton (1847-1907) was the eldest of three children born to James and Catherine Saxton of Canton, Ohio. Saxton was the town banker, lived in a fine house, and enjoyed a reputation as one of the … Continue reading →

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