Leon Czolgosz
Leon Czolgosz was an American anarchist best known for assassinating President William McKinley in 1901. His act of political violence shocked the nation and led to a broader discussion about anarchism and its implications in American society. Czolgosz was tried and executed for his crime, becoming a symbol of the violent extremes of political ideology.
Born on Sep 14, 1873 (152 years old)
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Leon Czolgosz is known for assassinating President William McKinley.
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Leon Czolgosz assassinated President William McKinley in 1901.
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Leon Czolgosz was the anarchist who shot President William McKinley.
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Leon Czolgosz assassinated President William McKinley, which highlighted the need for a federal law enforcement agency.
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Leon Czolgosz is noted for assassinating President William McKinley.
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Leon Czolgosz assassinated President William McKinley in 1901.
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