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“I went down on my knees and prayed to Almighty God for light and guidance and one night late it came to me this way. We could not leave (the Philippines) to themselves-they were unfit for self-government-and they would soon have anarchy and misrule over there worse than Spain's was. There was nothing left for us to do but take them all and educate the Filipinos, and uplift and Christianize them.”

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William McKinley

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, born on January 29, 1843, and died on September 14, 1901. During his presidency, the United States experienced a period of industrialization and expansion, and he successfully led the Spanish-American War. McKinley pursued protectionist policies during his tenure, aiming to protect domestic industries through higher tariffs. Unfortunately, he was assassinated while in office, becoming the first U.S. president to be assassinated. more

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