McKinley calendar ribbon, 1901.

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McKinley calendar ribbon, 1901.

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A blue ribbon made after the assassination of William McKinley in 1901. The ribbon includes the words "McKinley Calendar," a portrait of McKinley, a summary of his life and career, words of farewell, and a calendar for the year 1902. The ends are decorated with fringe.

1 item : ill. ; 6 x 19 cm.

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Mckinley, William, 1843-1901

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President William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States. He was beginning his second term as President after winning the election in 1900. On Sept. 5, 1901 he and his wife were attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York when he was shot by as assassin waiting in line to shake his hand. After being attended by physicians, he was resting at the exposition's director's home in Buffalo, NY. He seemed to be recovering when his condition rapidly worsened on Sept. 14th. P...