In the position from 1897 to 1901
In difficult commercial warfare, William McKinley has often invoked a guide figure. Starting with his inaugural speech on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump praised one of his predecessors, he thought he was not the best known. “President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and talent,” said the newly re -elected billionaire in a tribute to the 25th president of the United States (from 1897 to 1901), who was nicknamed the “king of tariffs” for his protectionist measures aimed at supporting the US industry. McKinley first proposes these measures as an elected Ohio official, and then later from the highest national office. When announcing on April 2, about what he called “Liberation Day”, a strong increase in tariffs aimed at many countries, Trump intended to follow McKinley’s footsteps, even if that means twisting history and rewriting the legend of his predecessor.
A popular republican among the working class
The Sevens child in a large family, McKinley was born in 1843 in an Ohio Methodist family that supported the abolition of slavery. Duration The Civil War, fought for the Union and reached the range of specialization before starting law studies. Very devout, he married and remained next to his wife through life, both deeply affected by the early deaths of his two daughters. Described as a “businessman” by Trump, he was, above all, a lawyer. Duration The main industrial strikes, the successful miners defended of coal arrested the clashes with Rompehuelos, which made it popular among the workers. On this occasion, Hey also became friends with Marcus Hanna, a rich owner of the mine and a future pattern. Member of the Republican Party, McKinley was chosen for the House of Representatives in 1876.
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