William McKinley: A Resource Guide

External Web Sites

William McKinley, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. 1 photographic print. May 4, 1900. Prints & Photographs Division. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-13025

American President: An Online Reference Resource

The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia presents essays about William McKinley and his life before, during, and after his presidential terms. It also provides biographical information about the cabinet officials that served in his administration.

The Era of William McKinley

The Ohio State University's eHistory Web site contains articles, photographs, and political cartoons related to William McKinley.

HarpWeek: The Presidential Elections 1860-1912

This HarpWeek Web site features political cartoons from Harper's Weekly, Leslie's Illustrated Weekly, Vanity Fair, Puck, Judge, and American Political Prints, 1766-1876: A Catalog of the Collections in the Library of Congress. It provides explanations of the historical context and images of each cartoon, campaign overviews, biographical sketches, a review of the era's major issues, and other valuable information related to McKinley's presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900.

McKinley Memorial Library, Museum & Birthplace

This site contains information about the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial located in Niles, Ohio, which includes the McKinley Museum and the McKinley Memorial Library, a public library. In addition, a link is provided to the McKinley Birthplace Home & Research Center, which provides a biography, a genealogy, and a compilation of related Web Sites. 

POTUS: William McKinley

The Internet Public Library's POTUS (Presidents of the United States) Web site provides background information, election results, a list of cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, and other presidential sites also are included.

White House: William McKinley

The official White House Web site presents a brief biography of William McKinley and his wife, Ida Saxton McKinley.

William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum

This site provides information about the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, which is owned and operated by the Stark County Historical Society. Also included is information concerning the McKinley Monument located in Canton, Ohio.