Presidential Biographies | McKinley Administrations - Introduction

Introduction

At the turn of the twentieth century William McKinley—an amiable man with a talent for political administration—became a fixture on the U.S. political scene. As a congressman, governor, and president, McKinley supported and protected U.S. business. In a period of social and economic upheaval when tensions between industry and labor were high, McKinley's talkative and easygoing personality made him a reassuring figure to business and the general public.