Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S3 E25 William McKinley's Tomb

August 27, 2025 • Joe Faykosh • Season 3 • Episode 25

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"It is God's will, not ours." William McKinley, 25th President of the United States, died after a week of suffering from an assassin's bullet, our third President killed in office. Learn about his brief second term, his shooting and death, funeral, and tomb in Canton!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/08/26/season-3-episode-25-william-mckinleys-tomb/

Season 1's William McKinley Episode: "William McKinley and Niles" on his birthplace!

Season 2's William McKinley Episode: "William McKinley and Canton" on his homes!

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