William McKinley (January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901.
Credits
President McKinley's Inauguration (1897)
Character: Himself
This film was shot on March 4, 1897 and is historic because it was the first footage shot of a sitting American President.
President McKinley Taking the Oath (1901)
Character: Himself
Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio (1896)
Character: Himself
“This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his Secretary, who hands him a telegram, which he reads with apparent satisfaction. The characteristic walk and gestures of Mr. McKinley will be noted with interest by his friends.” (AMB Picture Catalogue)
Forgotten Treasure (1943)
Character: Self (archive footage)
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown.
President McKinley's Inspection of Camp Wikoff (1898)
Character: Self
This picture has been very popular wherever it has been shown on the Biograph. To begin with, the film is unusually fine photographically, and the picture is taken from a point of view which shows the immense distances of Camp Wikoff with its multitude of tents in the background.
L'Amérique en Guerre (2025)
Character: Self (archive footage)
An examination of the United States’ involvement in war, focusing on its impact on political decisions, national identity, and the lives of its people.
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