The more profoundly we study this wonderful book [the Bible], and the more closely we observe its divine precept, the better citizens we will become and the higher will be our destiny as a nation.

McKinley had spoken out against lynching while governor and most African Americans who could vote supported him in 1896. When McKinley ran for re-election in 1871 the Democrats nominated William A. They continued south toward Lynchburg tearing up railroad track as they advanced.

Rapid economic growth marked McKinley's presidency. S. S.