Leech, Margaret, 1893-1974

In the days of McKinley / by Margaret Leech. - New York : Harper & Brothers, 1959. - viii, 686 pages : ill., portraits, facsimiles ; 25 cm. - 9(73)(092) Mckinley, W. (NLA) .

Includes index.

Notes and references: pp. 612-669

Cont.: The major and his wife -- Champion of protection -- Republican succes story -- Front porch -- Prelude to high office -- Honeymoon period -- Cuba -- Manila Bay -- The president and the war -- Santiago Bay -- The price of delay -- The submission of Spain -- The war department -- Destiny in the Pacific -- The golden apple of discord -- Farewell to secretary Alger -- Matter of U.S. colonies -- The hero's return -- First lady -- Winter of decision -- The republican lawmakers -- Affairs of state -- The running mate and the issues -- The verdict of the people -- The second act begins -- Appointment at Buffalo.


McKinley, William, 1843-1901


United States--History--1865-1921

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