William McKinley

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Definition

Proper noun: - William McKinley: The 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. His presidency was marked by economic growth, the Spanish-American War, and the annexation of territories like Hawaii and the Philippines.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • President William McKinley led the nation during the Spanish-American War.
    • The assassination of William McKinley brought Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency.
    • Many historians study the economic policies of the William McKinley administration.
Advanced Usage

  • "McKinley Tariff": Refers to the high protective tariff enacted in 1890 during his time as a congressman, which raised rates on imported goods.

    • The McKinley Tariff was a controversial piece of legislation.

  • "Age of McKinley": A term sometimes used by historians to describe the period of American imperialism and economic transformation at the turn of the 20th century.

    • The annexation of Hawaii was a key event in the Age of McKinley.
Variants and Related Words
  • McKinleyism (n, rare): The political and economic policies associated with William McKinley, particularly protectionism and a strong executive.
  • Mount McKinley: The former name for Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska. It was named in his honor.
Synonyms
  • President McKinley
  • The 25th President
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "A McKinley man" (historical, idiomatic): A supporter of William McKinley and his political platform, particularly within the Republican Party of the late 19th century.
    • He was a staunch McKinley man and advocated for the gold standard.
Noun
  1. 25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)

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