William McKinley, n.Trivia

William Mckinley won the 1896 election campaigning from the front porch of his home in Ohio

William McKinley (who was assassinated) often wore a trademark good luck charm. It was a red carnation worn on his lapel. While meeting with the public a 12 year old girl asked him for the flower. He gave it to her and moments later

William McKinley was owner of a pet parrot that he named “Washington Post.”