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Ida Saxton McKinley
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Birthdate
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06/08/1847
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Death date
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05/26/1907
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President
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William McKinley
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Dates of service
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03/04/1897-09/14/1901
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Relationship to president
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Spouse
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Other marriages
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N/A
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Websites
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First Ladies National Library Biography of Ida McKinley
White House History: Ida McKinley
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Papers/letters collections
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Ida Saxton McKinley letters, to Dr. Mitchell, 1901, 1907
Manuscripts for: Ida McKinley
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Historical sites
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Saxton-McKinley House
McKinley Memorial Park
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Fascinating details
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- Ida McKinley was highly visible during William’s presidential campaign despite suffering from severe health issues including frequent seizures.
- She was the first ‘first lady’ to be the subject of a biography in which Republican campaign officials praised her religious virtue.
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