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Selling McKinley in 1896

Historians frequently point to 1896 as being the first “modern” election. Setting the Stage By 1896, the country was poised for a new century. Huge changes had occurred since the Civil War some 35 years earlier. Railroads crossed the entire … Continue reading

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William McKinley: A Little Help From His Friends

In 1893, the USA suffered a huge “panic,” or economic recession – larger than it had ever experienced before. William McKinley: The Panic of 1893 In 1893, the usual collision of factors that create recessions occurred – with the usual … Continue reading

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McKinley and Bryan: The First Battle of the Bills,1896

William McKinley, long time Congressman and former Ohio Governor, was the odds-on favorite Republican candidate for president in 1896. McKinley: Bill the First William McKinley (1843-1901) was a sweetheart of a fellow. An Ohioan of a poor, hardworking family, he … Continue reading

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