William McKinley was President of the United States during the end of the 19th century. As a Governor, McKinley was the first notable politician to throw out the first pitch at a Washington Senators game, but he did not do so as President.[1]
While running for President, his "Cross of Gold" debates with William Jennings Brian were considered the last true political dialogue until the 2002 Election.[2]
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- ↑ "McKinley did throw the first pitch at a Senator's game, but only as Governor." from Memorial Day
- ↑ "When was the last time we saw a genuine dialogue?" "McKinley vs. Brian." from The Black Vera Wang