McKinley's policies and Bryan's moralistic tone turned the nation to the Republicans. In a rematch in 1900, McKinley stayed again on the front porch, speaking to visiting delegates.

377869 73: William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States serving from 1897 to 1901. (Photo by National ...

William McKinley, the 25th president, loved tariffs and expanded American territory. What more do you need to know? Trump Administration. live Updates. June 29, 2025, 3:31 p.m. ET.

President Donald Trump says McKinley made the United States prosperous through tariffs. Historians say that’s an incomplete understanding of the 25th president.

An undated photo of William McKinley, 25th President of the United States. He was inaugurated in 1897, and again in 1901 just prior to being assassinated on Sept. 6, 1901.

William McKinley, the 25th U.S. president, is credited with using steep tariffs to protect the fledgling tinplate industry in the late 19th century. Did they work? Were they good for the U.S. economy?

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent. He was a natural businessman. CHANG: NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid reports on ...