Pulitzer Prize History Winner
In the Days of McKinley
by Margaret Leech
Summary
Leech offers a detailed portrait of President William McKinley and the turbulent era around 1900, from the Spanish American War to the rise of the United States as a world power. She brings the White House, Washington society, and the nation's mood vividly to life before McKinley's assassination cut his presidency short. The biography pairs careful research with the narrative skill that made her a popular historian.
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Historical Context & Significance
Margaret Leech became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for History twice, taking the award in 1960 after an earlier win in 1942.