Historical Events tagged with "mckinley"
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McKinley's Second Inauguration with Roosevelt
William McKinley was inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, with Theodore Roosevelt serving as Vice President. The inauguration ceremony took place outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McKinley had just secured re-election in 1900, running on the platform of economic prosperity and a strong foreign policy. Roosevelt had gained popularity as the Governor of New York, which contributed to the Republicans' ticket success.
Continue ReadingMcKinley Calls for Volunteers for Cuba
President William McKinley issued a call for 125,000 volunteers to enlist in the National Guard to support military efforts in Cuba. This action coincided with Congress's decision to increase the regular Army's forces by more than doubling their size to 65,000. The call for volunteers was a response to rising tensions with Spain and growing public support for intervention following the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.
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