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Lots to Learn at National First Ladies' Library
Discover the legacy and contributions of some of history's most renowned women at the National First Ladies' Library, the first and only U.S. archive of its kind.
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The Life of William McKinley
In 1896, William McKinley became the Republican candidate for the Presidency. He was hailed as "the advance agent of prosperity."
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The McKinley National Memorial
On the day of President William McKinley's funeral, friends and colleagues began planning a fitting memorial to the fallen leader.
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The Presidency of William McKinley
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
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The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
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The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
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The Rise of William McKinley
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
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Theodore Roosevelt
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
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William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
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The History of the Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
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A Mind of Her Own--Part 3
The work of Holly Springs, Mississippi, native Ida B. Wells for equal rights for all was almost forgotten until recently.
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Famous People Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may feel alone and hopeless. Read this and see that anyone can face this situation and still be successful.
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Historic Photos of Tallahassee
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
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HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
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McKinley Museum a Fun Place for Families
Kids and adults who want to explore dinosaurs, animals, weather, the stars and a late 1800s town without spending a bundle will enjoy this Northeast Ohio facility.
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Preventing Dropouts
Massachusetts, Iowa and Hawaii have programs tying in real-world experiences with education. The plans are working.
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The Panama Canal and United States Interests
From the mid nineteenth century to the Teddy Roosevelt administration, a Central American canal preoccupied long term hemispheric motivations and goals.
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William McKinley's Home
Never in American history has a home been so closely connected to the success of a presidential campaign.
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American Imperialism in the 1890s
Although the US acquired lands and trading rights in various foreign lands before the 1890s, the final decade of the century ushered in a strong imperialist movement.
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Concentration Camps in Modern History
The concentration camp has been used for over one hundred years by many nations at war including the British and Italians in Africa and the Germans during World War II.
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Florida Seminole Indian Curse
The cases of eight U. S. Presidents dying while in office might be due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 backed by President Andrew Jackson and a Seminole Indian curse.
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Imperlialism and Christian Missions
Coinciding with Imperialism, Christian missionary activities of the late nineteenth century attempted to convert the "heathen" and usher in the Kingdom of God.
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President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
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PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE LINCOLN BOYS
The children of Abraham Lincoln occupied the White House during the excitement and drama of the Civil War. Only one of them lived to be an adult, but all lived interesting lives.
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ROBERT TODD LINCOLN: RELUCTANT WITNESS TO HISTORY
Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of President Abraham Lincoln, was indirectly involved in three Presidential assassinations. He is the only person to have been present at all three assassinations, and what's more, he was actually summoned to all three. See how he was drawn in to three of the most important events in our history.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
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Top Ten Coast Guard Rescues
Coast Guard historians have complied a list of the ten all time great rescues conducted by the service since 1790.
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The Life of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, was almost larger than life. In many ways he personified America's transition from the 1800s into 20th century.
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LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART IV
The Presidents of the "Progressive Era" in the early 20th century continued to be active in the affairs of the nation after they left office. Two of them went on to have very successful careers after their Presidency.
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WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART II
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
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SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART 2)
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
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The Assassination of William McKinley
The assassination of President William McKinley turned many Americans against immigrants and radicals, and led to enhanced presidential security.
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