Author: William McKinley

William Mc Kinley (1843 – 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. While Mc Kinley is primarily known for his political career and presidential tenure, his “State of the Union Addresses” reflect his rhetorical skills and the political climate of the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Mc Kinley”s addresses outlined the achievements of his administration and aspirations for the nation, focusing on topics such as economic policy, foreign relations, and national unity. His literary style, characterized by an eloquent and formal tone, mirrored the oratorical standards of his era. Mc Kinley”s speeches serve as historical documents encapsulating the concerns and sentiments of the United States during a period marked by rapid industrialization and the advent of American imperialism. Although the “State of the Union Addresses” are not literary works in the traditional sense, they offer insight into Mc Kinley”s persuasive communication tactics and contribute to the broader understanding of the political discourse of the era. As such, William Mc Kinley, though not an author in the conventional literary sense, produced a body of work that continues to be studied for its historical and rhetorical significance.