A newly re-elected President basking in the triumph of his Administration’s foreign gambits, William McKinley was cut down in the prime of his life. Learn about the assassination of the 25th President, his medical care, burial, and commemorations, as well as his Tomb in Canton!
Be sure to listen to William McKinley’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “William McKinley and Niles” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to William McKinley’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “William McKinley and Canton” on his homes!
The distinctive McKinley Tomb!Sarcophagi of William and Ida McKinleySarcophagiLooking up at the domeThe McKinley Tomb.From the entrance.With the historical markerWith friend of “Visiting the Presidents,” Matt Hochstetler!
My July 2021 Visit!
The McKInley TombFrom the entranceWith the Presidential sealLooking up at the TombWilliam McKinley’s statueWith William McKinley Marker explaining the designLooking up at the DomeThe sarcophagi with Presidential wreathSarcophagiMarker with McKinley’s achievements
My July 2022 Visit!
Tomb and StatueLooking up the stairsIn the sunlightThe McKinley Tomb!
My December 2022 Visit!
At the William McKInley Tomb!With the statue and tomb!Statue of William McKinleyThe view from the Tomb. With William McKinley and his Tomb
My July 2023 Visit!
With the McKinley sarcophagiAt the William McKinley TombBeneath the DomeSarcophagi and wreathsResting place for McKinley daughtersTowards the entranceWilliam McKinley Tomb
Where McKinley Was Shot
In a median on Fordham DriveThe rock and markerFlag marking the spot
Where McKinley Died
Site of the Milburn House
Historic Images of McKinley Tomb
The McKinley Tomb from above; with water feature, the monument resembles a cross and sword
Dedication of the TombThe Monument with water featureNear the water
McKinley Monument in Buffalo
Statues of William McKinley
William McKinley in ChicagoMcKinley Park in ChicagoWilliam McKinleyIn front of the Ohio StatehouseWilliam McKinley in ColumbusIn front of William McKinley High School in HonoluluWilliam McKinley in HonoluluSign providing context
At the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial in Niles
"I have a terrific headache!" Franklin Roosevelt exclaimed, right before slumping over, and ending the longest and one of the most consequential Presidencies. Learn about the end of our 32nd President's administration, his health concerns, decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/17/season-3-episode-32-franklin-roosevelts-tomb/Season 1's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park" on his birthplace!Season 2's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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