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Discusses the assassination of the twenty-fifth president, showing the political situation at the time as well as McKinley's legacy.

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Discusses the range of emotions that can follow the death of a friend or family member and explains the importance of talking to someone who can offer advice for coping with the feelings of grief and loss. (view table of contents)