William McKinley: Building the American Century

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[qaaganuuk]

I read one of the William McKinley biographies a year or two ago and I was surprised about how fascinating he was. The way he balanced his political career and caring for his wife was admirable. When he was governor of Ohio, he was known to leave the capitol every day at noon and wave to the second floor window of the building across the street. Ida would be in window waving back to him. Even after being shot, his first care was for them to break the news to Ida gently.

[ethanramos]

“That’s all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history”
William McKinley

[aaronhurst]

Him and his family deserve more recognition as human beings living in the time they did, at least, given their stances on slavery. Very interesting to hear how William specifically went about campaigning by speaking with underrepresented groups too, a true pioneer indeed! Great stuff as always Mr Whistler 🙂

[badluck]

Suggestion: Henry Clay

He is probably one of the most influential pre-Civil War politicians that few Americans have ever heard of.

[ignitionfrn]

1:20 - Chapter 1 - The boy and the man
4:35 - Chapter 2 - King of ohio
8:30 - Mid roll ads
9:55 - Chapter 3 - The 1st modern election
13:50 - Chapter 4 - American empire
17:25 - Chapter 5 - Blood in the sand
20:50 - Chapter 6 - Death in buffalo
- Chapter 7 -
- Chapter 8 -

[PalmelaHanderson]

The Philippine-American War is something that hardly ever gets brought up in American schools until you hit advanced college history classes. A boiled down version of how things broke down is: Filipinos were already fighting a war of independence with Spain for the last few years. Once war between the United States and Spain broke out, the United States were like "hey, Philippines, we can totally help you fight the Spanish!" The Filipinos were like "totally!" Then the Spanish and Americans basically went behind their backs to broker a secret peace deal, which resulted in the Spanish leaving, the Americans coming in force, and Filipinos going "wait... what?"

It would be like if the American Revolution ended with Britain agreeing to pull out their troops only for France to come in and say "actually you belong to us, now."

[josephlannert]

This is what I love about this channel, the fact that every person of interest gets every overall aspect of their lives and all of their deeds accounted for, not just the good for some and the bad for others. I consider myself a student of history and yet have learned so much from your videos. Thank you and keep it up

[ieuanbriers]

I have to confess, before watching this video, I knew next-to-nothing about McKinley. Apart from him getting shot and TR becoming his successor. This video astounded me. He was a good president, shame that he's now with Taft and Coolidge, in the lost world of good, but forgotten presidents.

[nicolewenzel]

As someone that grew up in Stark County, Ohio, we have not forgotten him. He is regarded as a great president and we have all visited his monument and resting place of not only he, but Ada and their daughters. He is remembered here.

[angelabury]

As a lifelong resident of Canton, OH only two things stick out in my mind of President McKinley. All of my grandparents went to the high school named after him. The steps to his monument are where all the older people go to get their exercise, while their grandkids roll down the hill. I've been through the museum more times than I can count yet I never learned much about his presidency. Thank you for enlightenment.

[JohnDrummondPhoto]

This has been one of the most enlightening and educational videos I've seen on this channel. Thank you.

[ljphoenix]

The forgotten architect of the American century sounds great, should be included in the video title!

[bonniesaxton]

Thank you for doing a video on William. It brought a better understanding. And the better understand our family I am a cousin of his wife's, Ida May Saxton, so I

[Beryllahawk]

I really am enjoying these videos on the more obscure American presidents, even with one of my grandfathers being something of a "President nerd" I learn SO much from these!

[jasonclark]

I absolutely love the knowledge that I get from watching these biographics. In learning about people that I did not know about thank you.

[nickpolizzi]

We can never forget what McKinley did for America, the memory must be kept alive!

[jayalon]

I would love a video on George Dewey, he was the man who led the battle of manilla bay and though being incredibly popular in his day only people with a great knowledge of American naval history know him nowadays.

[j.a.weishaupt]

Please do one about William of Orange. Any one of them. They all played a major role in history.

[music-iwch]

William McKinley was one of the greatest presidents I’ve seen!

[Henotlegend]

Grew up in Canton and always went to the McKinley monument and museum. McKinley is for sure one of the most under appreciated presidents.