William McKinley Quotes


Isolation is no longer possible or desirable.


Context

He was shot and killed shortly after the speech.


Citations

William McKinley, 1843-1901, 25th President of the United States (Republican, OH), Speech, Opening Address of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901

Sourced by: Eigen's Political and Historical Quotations

Related Quotes

William McKinley
William McKinley
  • Born: January 29, 1843
  • Died: September 14, 1901
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. McKinley was president during the Spanish–American War of 1898, raised protective tariffs to boost American industry, and rejected the expansionary monetary policy of free silver, keeping the nation on the gold standard.