I have never been in doubt since I was old enough to think intelligently that I would someday be made president.

McKinley had spoken out against lynching while governor and most African Americans who could vote supported him in 1896. When McKinley ran for re-election in 1871 the Democrats nominated William A. They continued south toward Lynchburg tearing up railroad track as they advanced.

Rapid economic growth marked McKinley's presidency. S. S.