The Assassination of President McKinley

Did you know that Secret Service wouldn't start protecting the President until after 3 presidential assassinations (and many more attempts?) Becca and Rebecca talk about the assassination of President McKinley and its effect on the presidency today.

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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

• William McKinley White House biography: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-mckinley/
• The Ballad of Czolgosz, Assassins, Broadway Revival Cast: https://youtu.be/hb1fWW17bnY
• McKinley Assassination - Library of Congress: https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-william-mckinley-assassination
• Footage of McKinley’s Funeral - Library of Congress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTQrpsZ3tQA
• “How President McKinley’s Assassination Led to the Modern Secret Service”  - Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-president-william-mckinleys-assassination-led-modern-secret-service-180964868/
• McKinley Assassination Plaque (Buffalo, NY): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/william-mckinley-assassination-plaque
• William McKinley Tomb (Canton, OH): https://www.nps.gov/places/william-mckinley-tomb.htm

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

Editing & Production: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero