This podcast provides an extensive biography of William McKinley, the 25th U.S. President. It covers his early life and military service during the Civil War, detailing his progression from an enlisted man to a brevet major. The text then outlines his legal career and marriage, noting his initial forays into politics in Ohio and his staunch support for protective tariffs as a congressman. Furthermore, it recounts his time as Governor of Ohio and his successful presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900, highlighting his "Front Porch Campaign" and the significant realigning election of 1896. Finally, the document discusses key aspects of his presidency, including the Spanish-American War, American expansionism, the Gold Standard Act, and his assassination in 1901, concluding with details about his legacy and memorials.