Leon Czolgosz
Theodore Roosevelt took the oath to be President after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901.
The 25th President of the United States was William McKinley. President McKinley was elected in 1896, reelected in 1900 and was in office from March 4, 1897 until September 14, 1901 when he was assassinated.
Garret A. Hobart, from New Jersey, was the vice president for most of McKinley's first term. He died in office and so had to be replaced on the ticket for the second term. Theodore Roosevelt, a hero for his exploits in Cuba, was his choice for his successful bid for re-election. When McKinley was assassinated on September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th US President.William McKinley's running mate in the 1896 presidential election was Garret A. Hobart. However, Vice President Hobart died in office during McKinley's first term, so a new running mate had to be selected when President McKinley ran for reelection in 1900. The Republican Party chose Theodore Roosevelt, who became President when McKinley was assassinated in 1901.William McKinley's Vice Presidents were Garret Hobart (1897-1899) none (1899-1901), and Theodore Roosevelt (1901)
The 26th President of the United States was Theodore Roosevelt from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909. Roosevelt did not have a vice President from 1901 - 1905. Charles Fairbanks was the Vice President from 1905-1909.
William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901. at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York. Eight days later, he died on September 14, 1901, at the age of 42.He was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. His national memorial, as well as his presidential library are located in Canton, Ohio. Visit the related link Web site for more information on President McKinley:President William McKinley was attending the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY on 6 September 1901. At a reception shaking hands, he was shot by an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. McKinley died on 14 September, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President.
William McKinley, in 1901.
William McKinley, in 1901.
Leon Czolgosz shot President McKinley on September 6, 1901 in Buffalo, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt took the oath to be President after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901.
actually he became president in 1901-1909 by the assaination of McKinley.
William McKinley, the 25th President of the US, was assassinated in Buffalo NY while at the Pan-American Exposition. He was shot on September 6, 1901 and died on September 14, at which time Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th President.William McKinley was a Republican from Ohio, and a Methodist.President McKinleyWilliam McKinley was assassinated in 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt was Vice-President of William McKinley. Ehen McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Roosevelt became President.
William McKinley on September 14th 1901
The 25th President of the United States was William McKinley. President McKinley was elected in 1896, reelected in 1900 and was in office from March 4, 1897 until September 14, 1901 when he was assassinated.
Theodore Roosevelt became President in 1901 when President William McKinley was assassinated that year. Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States.
William McKinley was the 25th president to be assassinated.
March 4, 1897 - September 14, 1901. He was assassinated on September 14, 1901.