I could not have told where those damned islands were withi… - William McKinley

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I could not have told where those damned islands were within 2,000 miles."

William McKinley

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William McKinley, Jr. (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination in September 1901, six months into his second term. McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of inflationary proposals.

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Alternative Names: W. McKinley • President McKinley • William McKinley, Jr. • W. McKinley, Jr. • President William McKinley • William M'Kinley

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I could not have told where those damned islands were within 2,000 miles." - William McKinley

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