# President William McKinley — Up from Slavery character guide

> President William McKinley in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** President McKinley

**First appearance:** 0018-xv-the-secret-of-success-in-public-speaking

## Who they are

U.S. president who visited Tuskegee Institute.

## Relationships

### [General Samuel C. Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/general_samuel_c_armstrong)

_professional_

General Armstrong interacted with President McKinley to secure federal support for industrial education.

### [George Washington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/george_washington)

_social_

George Washington met President McKinley during a visit to Tuskegee Institute.

## In the story

### [Raising Money](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xii-raising-money)

Cited as the best example of a calm, self-possessed, and patient leader who achieves great results.

### [XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xv-the-secret-of-success-in-public-speaking)

Referenced indirectly as President Cleveland is mentioned in the context of the Atlanta Exposition opening.

### [Last Words](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xvii-last-words)

Visits Tuskegee Institute and delivers a speech praising Washington's work.

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