The Assassination of President McKinley

BBC Worldwide Ltd. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: 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: electronic resource (video)
remote
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.