William McKinley

:The name "Mckinley" redirects here. For other uses, see McKinley, including Mount McKinley.

Presidency

William McKinley was elected President of the United States in 1896, defeating William Jennings Bryan.

Related Topics:
1896 - William Jennings Bryan

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In 1898, McKinley launched the trust-busting era when he appointed several Senators (and his former Lt. Governor Andrew L. Harris) to the U.S. Industrial Commission. Later, the Industrial Commission's report to Theodore Roosevelt would lay the groundwork for Roosevelt's attacks on trusts and 'malefactors of great wealth'.

Related Topics:
1898 - Trust-busting - Andrew L. Harris - Industrial Commission

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McKinley led the country into the Spanish-American War, bringing the former colonies of Spain in the Pacific (Guam and the Philippines) and the Caribbean Sea (Cuba and Puerto Rico) under American control. In addition, the territories of Hawaii and Wake Island were annexed during his first term. Despite some vocal domestic opposition, his administration ushered the U.S. into the "New Imperialism" of the era.

Related Topics:
Spanish-American War - Spain - Pacific - Guam - Philippines - Caribbean Sea - Cuba - Puerto Rico - Hawaii - Wake Island - New Imperialism

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He was re-elected in 1900, again beating Bryan.

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