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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: September 6: President Mc Kinley Assassinated

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: The Assassination of President William Mc Kinley, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
University at Buffalo

Illuminations: Re Visiting the Pan American Exposition

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Jack Ruby Shot Lee Harvey Oswald

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-part article explores the murder of accused-Kennedy-Assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Content focuses on the trial of Jack Ruby, and the aftermath of Kennedy's assassination.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Article
University of California

Berkeley Library: The Emma Goldman Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Chicago Tribune article from September 1901 that includes passages from an Emma Goldman speech said to have prompted Leon Czolgosz to assassinate President McKinley.