Library of Congress
Loc: Topics in Chronicling America: The Mc Kinley Assassination
Find contemporary newspaper accounts of the shooting of President Willian McKinley, his death, the swearing of Theodore Roosevelt as president, and the capture, trial, and execution of the assassin.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: September 6: President Mc Kinley Assassinated
Find information about the assassination of President William McKinley, the assassin, and the circumstances surrounding the heinous crime. This site from the Library of Congress has links to information found throughout the Library on...
University at Buffalo
Pan American Exposition of 1901: Leon Czolgosz and the Trial
As part of a larger website about the Pan-American Exposition of 1901, this section deals with the assassination attempt of President William McKinley by Leon Czolgosz, and his subsequent trial for murder after McKinley died. Find...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: The Assassination of President William Mc Kinley, 1901
Read the eyewitness account of a reporter who was with William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition when he was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz.
Other
Buffalo History Works: The Trial and Execution of Leon Czolgosz
A graphic description of the beating and execution of Leon Czolgosz, assassin of President William McKinley. Includes the transcription of part of his trial.
University at Buffalo
Illuminations: Re Visiting the Pan American Exposition
An online exhibit celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY. Read about the food available at the fair as well as the music, immigrant experience, and the assassination of President William...
University of California
Berkeley Library: The Emma Goldman Papers
Chicago Tribune article from September 1901 that includes passages from an Emma Goldman speech said to have prompted Leon Czolgosz to assassinate President McKinley.