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The 25th President of the United States

Published June 15, 2012

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If you know who POTUS 25 is off the top of your head, congratulations. You are an über history geek. Enjoy the Libary of Congress photos below.

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Posted in Notable People & Places
and tagged 1890s, 1900s, Library of Congress, President of the United States, The White House, William McKinley

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