Animatronics of former President William McKinley and former First Lady Ida McKinley inside the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Canton, Ohio.

Animatronics of former President William McKinley and former First Lady Ida McKinley inside the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Canton, Ohio.

The fallen president begged aides to protect his wife, Ida, an invalid to whom he was devoted. The crowd tackled the gunman, but McKinley pleaded for them not to harm him.

If there's one place where interest in William McKinley has remained unwavering, it's in the 25th president's native northeast Ohio.

An animatronic William and Ida McKinley greet visitors to the museum's McKinley Gallery, which features interactive opportunities as well as historical furnishings, clothing, jewelry and campaign ...

An animatronic William and Ida McKinley greet visitors to the museum’s McKinley Gallery, which features interactive opportunities as well as historical furnishings, clothing, jewelry and ...

Animatronics of former President William McKinley and former First Lady Ida McKinley inside the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Canton, Ohio.

Animatronics of former President William McKinley and former First Lady Ida McKinley inside the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Canton, Ohio.

Animatronics of former President William McKinley and former First Lady Ida McKinley inside the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Canton, Ohio.