In the days of McKinley

Dedication

The major & his wife

Champion of protection

Republican success story

Front porch

Prelude to high office

Honeymoon period

Cuba

Manila Bay

The president & the war

Santiago Bay

The price of delay

The submission of Spain

The war department

Destiny in the Pacific

The golden apple of discord

Farewell to secretary Alger

Matter of U.S. colonies

The hero's return

First lady

Winter of decision

The republican lawmakers

Affairs of state

The running mate & the issues

The verdict of the people

The second act begins

Appointment at Buffalo

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

Sources

Notes & References

Index