The Assassination of President McKinley [electronic resource (video)] / BBC Worldwide Ltd.
On September 6 1901, whilst opening an expedition, President McKinley was shot by Polish anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. McKinley's successor, 42-year-old Teddy Roosevelt, was sworn in within 12 hours. McKinley was the third US president to be assassinated. How did his killer get so close? A BBC Production.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2014], c2007
Content descriptions
General Note: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on June 18, 2014. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Anarchists in America (1:44) -- William McKinley (2:03) -- Leon Czolgosz (0:00) -- Spanish-American War and Yellow Press (2:38) -- Planning the Assassination (4:05) -- Missed Assassination Opportunity (2:40) -- Assassination and Arrest (2:47) -- Funeral Service and Burial (2:13) -- Trial and Sentencing (1:31) -- Czolgosz's Execution (2:42) -- Credits: The Assassination of President McKinley: Infamous Assassinations (0:31) |
Restrictions on Access Note: | Restrictions: NLC students and staff only. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |
Target Audience Note: | 7 & up. |
System Details Note: | Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
Source of Description Note: | Title from distributor's description. |
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Subject: | McKinley, William, 1843-1901 > Assassination. Assassination. |
Genre: | Educational films. Internet videos. Videorecording. |