McKinley page 1

 McKinley page 1 by ric gustafson

On the evening of Sept 4 1901, President William McKinley arrived in Buffalo New York. McKinley's train came into the city's Terrace Station at 6:30 pm. Then a carriage took him to the north gate of the Pan American Exposition. The Exposition had started on May 20 1901. It featured exhibits, spectacles and the latest technological wonders. This included an x ray machine and the alternating of current using long distance power lines.

At the start of the twentieth century, President William McKinley was changing America with resolve and confidence. America was becoming a global power. America had won a war with Spain. America had planted a flag in Puerto Rico and Guam. America acquired Hawaii. The Exposition was to foster diplomatic and economic brotherhood among nations.

So who was this 58 year old President who was now in his second presidential term?.

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