🎥 History in Motion — The Funeral of President William McKinley, September 1901 This remarkable footage captures a nation in mourning after the assassination of President William McKinley on September 14, 1901. His death not only ended an era but also placed Vice President Theodore Roosevelt into the presidency, forever altering America’s course. ⚰️ Buffalo, New York (Sept. 15–16, 1901) McKinley’s body first lay in state at Buffalo City Hall. Horse-drawn hearses, soldiers, and civic processions