U.S. President William Mckinley
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Tomb of William Mckinley 25th President of the United States of America.
Waymark Code: WM3501
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
Views: 128
William McKinley National Memorial includes a Tomb, Museum and it is still used a the main gathering place for fireworks displays on July 4th. From the Tomb you can overlook the City of Canton.
Description:
William McKinley served the nation as president, the people of Ohio as governor, and the citizens of his congressional district as a representative. McKinley was shot by an assassin in Buffalo, New York, in September 1901 and died several days later. The McKinley National Memorial, funded by children's donations, was dedicated in 1907. It is the burial site of the 25th President, First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley, and two daughters. Designed by architect Harold Van Buren Magonigle, the pink Milford granite structure was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Date of birth: 01/29/1843
Date of death: 09/14/1901
Area of notoriety: Politics
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Indoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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