Last Updated: 22 Feb, 2023 | Views: 520
Age: 58
Profession: Historical Men
Other Profession(s): Politician, Lawyer
Famous For: 25th President of the United States
Higher Education: Albany Law School
About (Profile/Biography):
The American politician William McKinley was born in Ohio and served in Congress between 1876 and 1890. McKinley fought for protective tariffs and served in Congress for seven terms between 1877 and 1891. During his tenure as governor, McKinley sought to control-and, perhaps, to lessen-management-labor discord. He strengthened the presidency by exercising his authority as commander-in-chief.
Career:
Located on the site of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial, William attended a one-room schoolhouse.
In 1898: The "Open Door Policy" in trade relations with China, introduced by McKinley's government, advocated equal access to the lucrative Chinese market.
In 1877: McKinley served in the House of Representatives for fourteen years.
In 1867: He passed the legal test and was admitted to the bar. He changed his profession toward politics and public office after working as a lawyer for a while.
As the battle went on, he advanced from private to major. After the war, his friends kept referring to him as "Major" for many more years.
William returned to Poland, Ohio, where Judge Charles Glidden taught him the law.
In 1866, he began attending law school in Albany, New York, but he never finished.
Achievements and Awards:
William was the fifth Ohioan president in 28 years.
William was the first president to ride in an automobile.
Unknown facts:
William McKinley kept a dual yellow-headed Amazon parrot named Washington Post.
Ice skating, marbles, bow and arrow shooting, and swimming were among William McKinley's hobbies.
