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History Day Primary Annotated Sources 1. Cortellon, George. "President M'Kinley Is Dead." Chicago Record - Herald [Chicago] 15 Sept 1901, Cover. Print. This newspaper article from the day following McKinleys death shows how much of an impact that it had. In a few hours, word of the death spread from New York to the Chicago media. This was a major event that devastated the country. 2. Czolgosz, Leon. Interview by D.A. Thomas Penny. McKinley Assassination Court Questioning 23 Sep 1901. Sep . Print. This is the actual text of Leon Czolgoszs questioning during his trial for the murder of President McKinley. It shows the poor condition of Czolgosz as he could barely speak after being severely beaten. His testimony showed he had no remorse, which ultimately led to his death sentence 3. "Execution of Czolgosz, with panorama of Auburn Prison /." Library of Congress . N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2013. <http://www.loc.gov/item/00694362>. This video of Auburn prison and the execution of Leon Czolgosz show the major event that the nation was waiting for was. It showed me what the ultimate punishment was for the assassin. 4. Holden, Henry M.. To be a U.S. Secret Service agent. St. Paul, Minn.: Zenith, 2006. Print. This book about what it takes to become a secret service agent shows not only the modern secret service but its history as well. It goes over why major things happened and how they affected the service. 5. Inside the U.S. Secret Service. Dir. Peter Schnall. Perf. . . National Geographic in Association with Warner Home Video, 2004. DVD. This digital video disc produced by National Geographic shows the immense behind-the-scenes work involved in preparing for a presidential trip or visit. It goes over a brief history of the agency. It shows how secure the president is in everything he does in comparison to past security measures. 6. Leslie, Frank. "McKinley Extra." Leslie's Weekly 05 Oct 1901, Cover. Web. 29 Dec. 2012. <http://darrow.law.umn.edu/photos/thumbs/Leon_Czolgosz This is the cover image of Leslies Weekly. It depicts Leon Czolgosz awaiting trial in a Buffalo jail cell. This shows that the nation was involved and awaiting this trial.

7. "McKinley assassin is executed History.com This Day in History 10/29/1901." History.com History Made Every Day American & World History. History Channel, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.history.com/this-day-inhistory/mckinley-assassin-is-executed>. This article by the History Channel is a brief explanation of the assassination as well as the Czolgosz execution. It was helpful to get general information before I began to search for more in depth information. It is from a reputable source known for their historical research. It in cluded a gallery of primary photos and first hand accounts. 8. McKinley Funeral Procession. 1901. Photographs. Ohio Historical Society, Canton. Web. <http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/piximages/images/AL01081_lrg.jpg>. This series of photographs from the Ohio Historical Society shows the large crowd gathering to see their fallen president at the Canton Court House. The flamboyancy of the procession shows how much the nation cared about this man.

9. "Music and Musicians at the Pan-American Exposition - Contents." University at Buffalo Libraries. Buffalo Public Library, n.d. Web. 9 Dec. 2012. <http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/exhibits/panam This website included a list of all of the musicians at the Exposition. It included photographs and soundtracks from some of the performances. Since the Exposition was widely based off of music, the performers were an important part of the event. 10. Pomerenk, Bill. McKinley National Memorial. 2008. Photograph. n.p. Web. 6 Feb 2013. <http://billpomerenk.com/travel/presidents/presidents.html>. This picture of the burial site of William McKinley shows that he was very respected. His elaborate grave site tells volumes about him.

11. "President M'Kinley Shot While at Public Reception in the Temple of Music." [Buffalo] 07 Sept 1901, n. pag. Web. 5 Feb. 2013. This newspaper article from the day following the shooting helps to illustrate the nations reaction. It shows the intensity with which the event occurred and the intense reaction of the public.

12. "President McKinley reviewing the troops at the Pan-American Exposition /." Library of Congress . N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2013. <http://www.loc.gov/item/00694343>. This video found in the Library of Congress archives shows president McKinley reviewing the troops at the Pan-American Exposition. The flamboyance of the event indicates that is was a major event. 13. "President McKinley's funeral cortege at Buffalo, N.Y. /." Library of Congress . N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2013. <http://www.loc.gov/item/00694352>. This video from the Library of Congress archives shows the funeral procession through the city of buffalo. It was a very crowded and popular event as the entire nation was mourning the loss of a beloved man. 14. Rixley, P.M.. "Bulletin From Physicians." Buffalo History Works. N.p.. Web. 25 Nov 2013. <http://www.buffalohistoryworks.com/panamex/assassination/mcdeath.htm>. This medical update on President McKinley, written by medical inspector of the Navy, P.M. Rixley, updates the public on the condition of the President. It showed that early on there was a confidence that the President would survive. 15. Rixley , P.M. United States. Medical Department of the Navy. Health and Medical Record of President William McKinley: Autopsy Report. Buffalo: , 1901. Print. <http://www.doctorzebra.com/prez/z_x25autopsy_t.htm>. This is the actual autopsy report of William McKinley. It was written by P.M. Rixley, the Medical Inspector of the Navy. This document showed me that although the president died from the gunshot, gangrene was the reason he died in the way that he did. 16. "Spying in the Civil War History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts." History.com History Made Every Day American & World History. History Chanel, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.history.com/topics/civil-war-spies>. This article by the History Channel is about spies in the Civil War. This relates to my topic as the Secret Service was a part of major spying missions while under the treasury department in the mid-1800s. 17. Stern, Philip Van Doren. Secret missions of the Civil War; first-hand accounts by men and women who risked their lives in underground activities for the North and the South. 1959. Reprint. Chicago: Rand McNally, 1984. Print. This book contains several first-hand accounts by Secret Service agents in the Civil War. The First hand details show the role of the Secret Service before the McKinley assassination.
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18. "The Trial and Execution of Leon Czolgosz." Buffalo History Works. N.p., 18 Dec 1998. Web. 7 Febuary 2013. <http://www.buffalohistoryworks.com/panamex/assassination/executon.htm>. This web page included the actual trial transcript from the testament of Czolgosz. The page shows that Czolgosz was in very bad condition. The site also includes a lot of pictures of the actual events. The page also tells of his execution at Auburn Prison. 19. United States. Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives. 18 USC 3056 - Powers, authorities, and duties of United States Secret Service. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, 1948. Web. <http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/3056?quicktabs_8=1 This chapter of the United States Code is a piece of legislature that empowers the United States Secret Service. It defines those who the Secret Service protects, and the departments powers. This document, hosted by Cornell University Law School, allowed me to see how much larger the protective aspect of the Secret Service has grown since the role was adopted. 20. "United States Secret Service | Join Our Team!." United States Secret Service. United States Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013. <http://www.secretservice.gov/join/who.shtml>. This history of the USSS published by the agency themselves shows how they think that the assassination affected the agency. It provides a good overview of the history without going into too much minutia. 21. United States. Secret Service. SECRET SERVICE HISTORY . Washington D.C.: United States Secret Service, Web. <http://www.secretservice.gov/history.shtml>. This timeline published by the United States Secret Service outlines the entire history of the organization. This is important as it shows the events that the USSS regards as important. 22. United States. United States Census Bureau . William McKinley Census Records. Nation Archives, 1851-1901. Web. <http://www.archives.gov/research/census/presidents/mckinley.html>. This series of 60 years of the Census records of William McKinley shows both his variation of location and career. It shows him grow up through government and life in general.
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23. United States. United States Secret Service. Mission Statement. Web. <http://www.secretservice.gov/mission.shtml>. The mission statement of the Secret Service shows what their modern goals are. It shows in their own words what their purpose is. It is a dual mission to protect currency, and high ranking individuals. 24. United States. United States Secret Service. United States Secret Service Strategic Plan FY 2008-FY 2013. Washington DC: , 2008. Web. <http://www.secretservice.gov/usss_strategic_plan_2008_2013.pdf>. In this plan of the goals for the Secret Service for a six year period, It describes the assassination of William McKinley and its effect on the Secret Service. This shows that the assassination was an important influence on the organization if over 100 years later it is in their strategic plan. 25. Wadson, Eugene. McKinley Wound Diagram. 1901. Buffalo History Works, Buffalo. Web. 29 Dec 2012. <http://www.buffalohistoryworks.com/panamex/assassination/article2.htm>. This is the original wound diagram drawn by one of the operating surgeons showing the location of the gunshot wounds. This showed me the extent of the damage the assassin caused in two shots. 26. Walker, T. Assassination of President McKinley. 1905. Library of Congress, Washington D.C.. Print. This artists replication of the Assassination of William McKinley, hosted by the Library of Congress, shows the terror in the eyes of the crowd as the President is shot. While it might just be a drawing, it accurately displays the horror.