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Born January 29, 1843 • Niles • Ohio
Died September 14, 1901 (aged 58) • Buffalo • New York
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1897-1901), United States • governor (1892-1896), Ohio
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Ida McKinley
Role In Spanish-American War • United States presidential election of 1892 • United States presidential election of 1896 • United States presidential election of 1900

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