Assassination of President McKinley
Melissa Brown gave a tour of the Assassination of President McKinley exhibit at the Buffalo History Museum and shared items connected to the events surrounding his death.
Description
Melissa Brown gave a tour of the Assassination of President McKinley exhibit at the Buffalo History Museum, discussed the events surrounding the assassination, and shared items connected to the events surrounding his death.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why was President McKinley coming to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo?
- Describe the circumstances surrounding his speech and his time at the exposition.
- Why did Leon Czolgosz want to assassinate President McKinley?
- How was Leon Czolgosz able to shoot President McKinley?
- Explain the events following the shooting of President McKinley leading to his death.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Ida Mckinley
- Leon Czolgosz
- Pan-american Exposition