William McKinley Quotes


This great country cannot be permanently kept in a state of relapse. I believe we will reoccupy the field temporarily lost to us, and go out to the peaceful conquest of new and greater fields of trade and commerce. The recovery will come slowly, perhaps, but it will come, and when it does we will be steadier and will better know how to avoid exposure hereafter.


Context

We emerged from the depression and went on to grow stronger than ever. However, we did not learn how to prevent future depressions and recessions.


Citations

William McKinley, 1843-1901, 25th President of the United States (Republican, OH), Speech, Banquet Of The National Association Of Manufacturers, At The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, January 27, 1898

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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.