Theodore Roosevelt became President following McKinley's assassination from "summary" of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
Theodore Roosevelt found himself thrust into the presidency on September 6, 1901, following the assassination of President William McKinley. The shocking news came while Roosevelt was on a hiking trip in the Adirondack Mountains. Racing back to Buffalo, New York, where McKinley had been shot, Roosevelt assumed the role of President with a heavy heart. The circumstances of McKinley's death were tragic and unexpected, leaving the nation in a state of mourning. Roosevelt, who had served as McKinley's Vice President, now had to step into the shoes of a man he admired and respected. Despite the weight of the situation, Roosevelt wasted no time in taking the oath of office, becoming the youngest President in American history at the age of 42. Roosevelt's presidency began at a time of great uncertainty and change. The country was undergoing rapid industrialization, and there were growing tensions between labor and capital. Roosevelt, known for his progressive ideals and willingness to take on powerful interests, quickly set about implemen...
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