Beck painted what would become President William McKinley's last portrait.

It was first appointed by President William McKinley in 1901.

President William McKinley appointed the original members of the Commission in 1901.

They appealed to President William McKinley to send a relief expedition.

President William McKinley's original vice president had died in office, leaving a place on the ticket to fill before the 1900 election.

As a result, President William McKinley called upon 1,250 volunteers to assist in the war efforts.

He was later reappointed by President William McKinley in 1897.

Both black and white residents later appealed for help after the riot to President William McKinley, who did not respond.

President William McKinley was not even a year into his second term.

The towers were developed in 1898 on the orders of President William McKinley.