William McKinley: Nation

William McKinley was American politician, 25th president of the United States (in office from 1897 to 1901). Explore interesting quotes on nation.

William McKinley: 44 quotes 1 like

“Illiteracy must be banished from the land if we shall attain that high destiny as the foremost of the enlightened nations of the world which, under Providence, we ought to achieve.”

William McKinley

First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1897).
1890s

World

“When the history of his time is written he will stand forth as the great figure in the years which have been so crowded with events. He gained the entire confidence of the nation by his patriotism, wisdom and ability, just as he won its love by his kindness and goodness to all men.”

William McKinley

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. The Authentic Life of President McKinley, page 413.

Confidence , Time , History , Self-confidence

“I learn with deep pain that his Excellency Mr. McKinley has succumbed to the deplorable attempt on his life. I sympathize with you with all my heart in this calamity which thus strikes at your dearest affections and which bereaves the great American nation of a President so justly respected and loved.”

William McKinley

President of France Émile Loubet telegraph to Mrs. McKinley. The Authentic Life of President McKinley, page 398.

Pain , Heart , Learning , Love

“I am deeply affected by the news of the untimely death of President McKinley. I hasten to express the deepest and most heartfelt sympathy of the German people to the great American nation. Germany mourns with American for her noble son, who lost his life while he was fulfilling his duty to his country and people.”

William McKinley

William II, German Emperor. The Authentic Life of President McKinley, page 396.

Life , Death , People , Country