There were several noteworthy turning points in McKinley's path to the presidency. As a brevet major during the Civil War, he was honored for his valor and leadership. He practiced law and entered politics after the war, holding positions as governor of Ohio and in Congress. He gained a reputation as a capable politician for his dedication to protective tariffs, which he felt would benefit the country.
McKinley, who rejected free silver in favor of the gold standard and increased protective tariffs, presided over a period of rapid economic growth while serving as president. With the annexation of the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii, his foreign policy was defined by American expansionism. McKinley's legacy as a powerful and successful leader was cemented by his leadership during the Spanish-American War, which demonstrated his diplomatic and strategic abilities.
Unfortunately, an assassin's bullet ended McKinley's life. McKinley died eight days after being shot by Leon Czolgosz on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
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