William McKinley Assassination

On 6th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year.... On 6th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year. But one of the people who stood in line to meet him was an anarchist, determined to carry out the first US presidential assassination of the 20th century.    Produced by Benjie Guy. Edited by Joseph Knight. Mixed by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.  Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code AMERICANHISTORY You can take part in our listener survey here . American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Show moreShow less

On 5th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year.... On 5th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year. But one of the people who stood in line to meet him was an anarchist, determined to carry out the first US presidential assassination of the 20th century.    Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Joseph Knight. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.  For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here . If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Show moreShow less

Why does the Secret Service protect the President of the United States? And what can we learn from McKinley's life and presidency, not just his assassination?... Why does the Secret Service protect the President of the United States? And what can we learn from McKinley's life and presidency, not just his assassination? Don speaks with Kim Kenney, Executive Director at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. Together, they take us through McKinley's background, election and term in office, as well as looking at his lasting impact on America. Produced by Freddy Chick and Sophie Gee. Edited by Peter Dennis. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code AMERICANHISTORY. You can take part in our listener survey here . American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Show moreShow less

In September 1901, President William McKinley visited the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York to deliver a speech celebrating American achievements at home and abroad. But waiting in the crowd in Buffalo was an embittered Polish-American laborer seeking to prove his commitment to the anarchist cause.... In September 1901, President William McKinley visited the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York to deliver a speech celebrating American achievements at home and abroad. But waiting in the crowd in Buffalo was an embittered Polish-American laborer seeking to prove his commitment to the anarchist cause. Leon Czolgosz fired two bullets, striking the 25th president and sparking a rush to save McKinley’s life. With the president’s life hanging in the balance, McKinley’s ambitious Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, waited in the wings with bold ambitions for expanding America’s imperial might.Order your copy of the new American History Tellers book, The Hidden History of the White House, for behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic events in American history—set right inside the house where it happened.Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

In September 1901, President William McKinley visited the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York to deliver a speech celebrating American achievements at home and abroad. But waiting in the crowd in Buffalo was an embittered Polish-American laborer seeking to prove his commitment to the anarchist cause.... In September 1901, President William McKinley visited the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York to deliver a speech celebrating American achievements at home and abroad. But waiting in the crowd in Buffalo was an embittered Polish-American laborer seeking to prove his commitment to the anarchist cause. Leon Czolgosz fired two bullets, striking the 25th president and sparking a rush to save McKinley’s life. With the president’s life hanging in the balance, McKinley’s ambitious Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, waited in the wings with a bold ambitions for expanding America’s imperial might.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/historytellersSupport us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The job of guarding the President’s life belongs to the men and women of the United States Secret Service. There have been many highs and lows in the agency’s more than 150-year history – most poignantly the assassination of JFK in 1963.... The job of guarding the President’s life belongs to the men and women of the United States Secret Service. There have been many highs and lows in the agency’s more than 150-year history – most poignantly the assassination of JFK in 1963. On today’s show Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Carol Leonnig joins host Lindsay Graham to discuss the agency’s response to assassination attempts over the years, and her book Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service.Order your copy of the new American History Tellers book, The Hidden History of the White House, for behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic events in American history—set right inside the house where it happened.Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

“I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. ”This is the story of (another) presidential assassination and the life of the man it brings to the White House: Theodore Roosevelt.... “I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life.”This is the story of (another) presidential assassination and the life of the man it brings to the White House: Theodore Roosevelt.Though a sickly and asthmatic child, “Teedie,” as his family calls the child, works hard to build his physical strength. To take on the bullies who pick on him. Teddy grows up to become a rowing, boxing, and mountaineering athlete with an equally inquisitive mind.Assemblyman. Cowboy. Police Commissioner. Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Vice President! Not to mention devastating losses, deep loves, and war. TR’s life is a full one–a “strenuous” one. But nothing in his 42 years could prepare him for what an assassin’s bullet brings in September 1901.____Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. Show moreShow less

“Only dead men can tell the truth in this world. It can be published after I am dead.... “Only dead men can tell the truth in this world. It can be published after I am dead.”This is the story of imperialism and presidential politics: the election of 1900.US President William McKinley is looking for reelection. The economy is strong, the nation is powerful, and it's expanding overseas. For many Americans, that all sounds and looks rather good. But for others, this overseas imperial expansion is a betrayal of American values. With famous names like Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie behind a new Anti-Imperialist League, the Democrats seize on this energy as they nominate William Jennings Bryan to take (again) on Will McKinley in the contest for the White House.But can the charismatic, silver-tongued Silverite–WJB–compete with the Republican’s own dynamic, energetic candidate? No, no, not William McKinley, but his new VP running mate: the veteran Rough Rider and Governor of New York Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.____Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. Show moreShow less

🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode One: The Last Gentleman On September 6th, 1901, at the height of the Pan-American Exposition, President William McKinley stood in a public receiving line, greeting ordinary citizens one handshake at a time. It was a gesture he believed in.... 🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode One: The Last Gentleman On September 6th, 1901, at the height of the Pan-American Exposition, President William McKinley stood in a public receiving line, greeting ordinary citizens one handshake at a time. It was a gesture he believed in. It was also the moment that would end his life. In Episode One, we step into the final hours of McKinley’s presidency and the forces—personal, political, and psychological—that converged inside the Temple of Music that afternoon. From McKinley’s origins as a Civil War soldier to his quiet devotion to the American people, we examine the character of a man who believed deeply in proximity over protection… and paid for it. We also meet his assassin, Leon Czolgosz—a factory worker turned radical, shaped by economic collapse, isolation, and a growing belief that violence was the only remaining language available to him. And waiting in the wings… Theodore Roosevelt—a man just one heartbeat away from the presidency. Because this isn’t just the story of an assassination. It’s the story of what that assassination made possible. The fatal decision behind the public handshake line McKinley’s Civil War past and political rise The psychology of Leon Czolgosz (“Fred Nobody”) The warning signs ignored by security The proximity of Theodore Roosevelt—and what it meant 🔥 On This Episode: The fatal decision behind the public handshake line McKinley’s Civil War past and political rise The psychology of Leon Czolgosz (“Fred Nobody”) The warning signs ignored by security The proximity of Theodore Roosevelt—and what it meant 🔗 Listen + Follow 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube 🌐 Visit: eviocreative.com 📣 The Usual CTA’s If you’re drawn to the moments that changed everything… Follow The Ides of April wherever you listen so you don’t miss what’s next. Leave a rating and review—it helps more than you think. Share the show with someone who loves history told the way it actually happened: complex, human, and unresolved. And remember… History doesn’t repeat itself. But it leaves patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Show moreShow less

🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode Two: The Strenuous Life Two shots. Eight days.... 🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode Two: The Strenuous Life Two shots. Eight days. A century set in motion. Episode Two begins in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt—inside the Temple of Music as chaos erupts, and follows the slow, agonizing decline of a president who, for a moment, seemed like he might survive. He didn’t. And the reasons why still raise questions more than a century later. From the failed surgical response to the now-infamous decision not to use a nearby X-ray machine that could have located the fatal bullet, we explore the medical catastrophe that may have sealed McKinley’s fate. But the real story unfolds in what came next. When Theodore Roosevelt takes the oath of office in a private home in Buffalo, the presidency—and the trajectory of the United States—changes overnight. What follows is one of the most consequential transformations in American history: the rise of executive power, the expansion of global influence, and the beginning of what would become the American century. From the Panama Canal to trust-busting, from the Great White Fleet to the Roosevelt Corollary, this episode explores not just how McKinley died… But what his death built. 🔥 On This Episode: • The shooting and McKinley’s final words • The eight-day medical crisis and unanswered questions • The rapid trial and execution of Czolgosz • Roosevelt’s sudden rise—and political earthquake • The global consequences of a single bullet 🔗 Listen + Follow 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube (Evio Creative) 🌐 Visit: https://eviocreative.com 📣 The Usual CTA’s If you’re drawn to the moments that changed everything… Follow The Ides of April wherever you listen so you don’t miss what’s next. Leave a rating and review—it helps more than you think. Share the show with someone who loves history told the way it actually happened: complex, human, and consequential. And remember… History doesn’t repeat itself. But it leaves patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Show moreShow less