In 1896, the “pops” decided not to run a candidate of their own for two reasons. One is that the Democratic nominee, William Jennings Bryan, adopted important parts of the Populist platform.

CANTON ‒ Staff at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum celebrated Juneteenth with a craft project that featured a Juneteenth flag. Tameka Ellington, curator of black history, led ...

William McKinley defeated fiery orator Williams Jennings Bryan in 1896 by campaigning from his front porch in Canton, Ohio. The main issue was whether U.S. currency would be backed by gold or silver.

Trump’s new obsession with William McKinley undermines his ‘populist’ reputation. McKinley was the literal enemy of the original populists. Jan. 22, 2025, 6:00 AM EST.

CANTON ‒ Staff at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum celebrated Juneteenth with a craft project that featured a Juneteenth flag. Tameka Ellington, curator of black history, led ...

Though he is known today as a ‘tariff guy,’ the 25th president changed his mind about the use of levies. Here’s what to know about McKinley, and Trump’s apparent fascination with him.

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — If you've been intrigued by President Donald Trump's praise of his long-ago White House predecessor William McKinley and yearn to know more, it's time you head to Ohio.

At the time, William McKinley was making waves from the White House, and the 25th president continues to be referenced in many of Trump's speeches, media interviews and even his inaugural address.

CANTON ‒ Staff at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum celebrated Juneteenth with a craft project that featured a Juneteenth flag. Tameka Ellington, curator of black history, led ...