In what city was President McKinley assassinated?
New York City
Buffalo
Cleveland
Washington D.C.
Answer
Buffalo, located in western New York state, holds the somber distinction of being the site where President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. McKinley was attending the Pan-American Exposition when he was shot by Leon Czolgosz, a deranged anarchist. Tragically, despite initial signs of recovery, McKinley succumbed to his injuries eight days after the attack, marking a momentous loss for the nation.
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