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Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination
A Detailed Account of a Presidential Tragedy and LegacyBy Marshall Everett
Length17h 44m
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In "Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination," Marshall Everett meticulously chronicles the life of the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, offering readers an in-depth exploration of his political career, personal life, and the tumultuous era in which he lived. Incorporating vivid anecdotes and historical context, Everett adopts a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, painting a portrait of a man shaped by both triumph and tragedy. The book culminates in a gripping account of McKinley'Äôs assassination, emphasizing the implications of this pivotal event on American society and politics at the dawn of the 20th century. Marshall Everett, a noted biographer and historian, possesses a profound interest in presidential history, which shines through in his comprehensive treatment of McKinley's life. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and contemporary accounts, Everett's scholarship reflects his commitment to unraveling the complexities of a president who often remains overshadowed by his successors. His analytical approach blends meticulously researched facts with a narrative flair, making the historical figure more accessible to modern readers. For anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of American political history, Everett's account is an indispensable resource. The book not only enlightens but also invites reflection on the nature of leadership and the circumstances that define a presidency. Recommended for historians, students, and general readers alike, it stands as a compelling tribute to McKinley's legacy.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length17 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
37VAIN EFFORTS TO AVERT WAR.
2NOTABLE ASSASSINATIONS AND ATTEMPTS OF RECENT TIMES.
38DECISIVE ACTION BY CONGRESS.
3Chronology OF President William McKinley
39FORMAL DECLARATION OF WAR.
4CHAPTER I. THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT McKINLEY.
40RECRUITING OF ARMY AND NAVY.
5THE FATAL SHOTS.
41PATRIOTISM IN BOND BIDS.
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6ASKS IF HE IS SHOT.
42DEWEY’S HISTORIC VICTORY.
7CHAPTER II. McKINLEY’S FIGHT FOR LIFE.: DR. McBURNEY’S STATEMENT.
43CAMPAIGN IN CUBA REVIEWED.
8CHAPTER III. DEATH-BED OF PRESIDENT McKINLEY.
44DESTRUCTION OF THE ARMADA.
9CHAPTER IV. THE STORY OF THE ASSASSIN.
45OCCUPATION OF PORTO RICO.
10CHAPTER V. EMMA GOLDMAN, THE ANARCHIST LEADER.: WOMAN’S EQUALITY IN RUSSIA.
46WAR’S LAST SCENE AT MANILA.
11CHAPTER VI. ANARCHISM AND ITS OBJECTS.
47LOSSES OF ARMY AND NAVY.
12CHAPTER VII. SCENES AT BUFFALO FOLLOWING THE ASSASSINATION.
48SIGNING OF THE PROTOCOL.
13CHAPTER VIII. DAYS OF ANXIETY AND SORROW.
49CESSATION OF STRIFE.
14CHAPTER IX. PRESIDENT McKINLEY’S LAST SPEECH.
50WORK OF EVACUATION.
15BENEFIT IN EXPOSITIONS.
51CHAPTER XXII. McKINLEY AND EXPANSION.
16INVITES FRIENDLY RIVALRY.
52CHAPTER XXIII. SECOND PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF McKINLEY.
17ANNIHILATION OF SPACE.
53CHAPTER XXIV. PRESIDENT McKINLEY AND THE CHINESE CRISIS.
18COMPARISON IS DRAWN.
54CHAPTER XXV. McKINLEY: BUILDER OF A WORLD POWER.
19DARK DAYS AT PEKING.
55CHAPTER XXVI. PRIVATE LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY.
20PROSPERITY OF THE NATION.
56CHAPTER XXVII. McKINLEY’S EULOGY OF LINCOLN.
21FOR ENLIGHTENED POLICY.
57CHAPTER XXVIII. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE.
22NEED OF EXPANSION.
58CHAPTER XXIX. GREAT EVENTS OF THE WORLD DURING PRESIDENT McKINLEY’S ADMINISTRATIONS.
23GIVES BLAINE CREDIT.
59CHAPTER XXX. THE FUNERAL SERVICE AT BUFFALO.
24CHAPTER X. WILLIAM McKINLEY’S BOYHOOD.
60CHAPTER XXXI. LYING IN STATE IN BUFFALO.
25CHAPTER XI. McKINLEY AS A SOLDIER IN THE CIVIL WAR.
61CHAPTER XXXII. THE FUNERAL TRAIN TO WASHINGTON.
26CHAPTER XII. McKINLEY IN CONGRESS.
62CHAPTER XXXIII. THE LAST NIGHT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
27CHAPTER XIII. McKINLEY’S LIFE WAS PROTECTION’S ERA.
63CHAPTER XXXIV. FUNERAL SERVICES AND PROCESSION AT WASHINGTON.
28CHAPTER XIV. McKINLEY AS GOVERNOR OF OHIO.
64CHAPTER XXXV. LYING IN STATE AT THE CAPITOL.
29CHAPTER XV. McKINLEY AS A CAMPAIGNER.
65CHAPTER XXXVI. THE ASSASSIN ARRAIGNED.
30CHAPTER XVI. GOVERNOR McKINLEY’S FINANCIAL TROUBLES.
66CHAPTER XXXVII. THE SAD JOURNEY TO CANTON.
31CHAPTER XVII. McKINLEY’S LOYALTY TO SHERMAN, BLAINE AND HARRISON.
67CHAPTER XXXVIII. CANTON BATHED IN TEARS.
32CHAPTER XVIII. FIRST NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT.
68CHAPTER XXXIX. FUNERAL SERVICES IN ALL CHURCHES.
33CHAPTER XIX. THE GREAT CAMPAIGN OF 1896.
69CHAPTER XL. CANTON’S FAREWELL TO McKINLEY.
34CHAPTER XX. THE SPANISH WAR CLOUD.
70CHAPTER XLI. McKINLEY LAID AT REST.
35CHAPTER XXI. McKINLEY’S OWN STORY OF THE SPANISH WAR.
71CHAPTER XLII. NATION OBSERVES BURIAL DAY.
36DESTRUCTION OF THE MAINE.
72CHAPTER XLIII. ASSASSINATIONS OF LINCOLN AND GARFIELD.: ASSASSINATION OF GARFIELD.
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