#OnThisDate September 14, 1901 - McKinley's Final Days

President William McKinley Succumbed To Gangrene Caused By Gunshot Wounds Inflicted By Anarchist Leon Czolgosz On September 6.

McKinley Was Shot At Close Range In Buffalo, New York, During A Public Meet-And-Greet At The Pan-American Exposition.

Despite Initial Optimism About His Recovery, McKinley’s Condition Worsened Due To Infection.

His Death Marked A Pivotal Moment In American History, Thrusting Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Into The Presidency.

Roosevelt's Subsequent Progressive Reforms Significantly Shaped The Early 20th Century.

McKinley's Assassination Exposed The Vulnerability Of Public Figures And Led To Increased Security Measures For U.S. Presidents.

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