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President William McKinley
U.S. president who visited Tuskegee Institute.
minor
Also known as President McKinley
First appearance: XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
President William McKinley's tie to General Samuel C. Armstrong is one of the pressures that moves Up from Slavery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Cited as the best example of a calm, self-possessed, and patient leader who achieves great results.
President William McKinley first appears in 0018 xv the secret of success in public speaking.
With General Samuel C. Armstrong (professional): General Armstrong interacted with President McKinley to secure federal support for industrial education. With George Washington (social): George Washington met President McKinley during a visit to Tuskegee Institute.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Supporters and Benefactors
- Core Mentors and Influences
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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- General Samuel C. Armstrong
professional · positive
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- George Washington
social · positive
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