Title: In the days of McKinley.
Authors: Leech, Margaret, 1893-1974; Vidal, Gore, 1925-2012,
Publisher: Harper
Year: 1959
Subjects: McKinley, William,; McKinley, William,; McKinley, William,; United States History
Abstract: A biography of President William McKinley, President during the Spanish-American War, which led to the annexation of the Philppines, Guam and Puerto Rico. McKinley was assassinated while still in office and followed by his Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt.
Contents: 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.