William McKinley

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, leading the nation during a period of rapid industrial growth and emerging global influence. He guided the country through the Spanish-American War, resulting in U.S. control over territories like the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico, marking the rise of American imperial power. His presidency ended abruptly with his assassination in 1901, but his leadership helped shape the modern American economy and set the stage for the Progressive Era that followed.