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William McKinley – Important document convening Congress to pass tariffs
An exceptional and important document signed by President William McKinley just two days into his presidency, using his Constitutional power to convene Congress into a special session. The sole purpose: to impose new tariffs on imports, fulfilling one of his central campaign promises. Tariffs - and metal content of coins - were the two critical economic issues of the last quarter of the 19th Century and marked a clear break from his predecessor Grover Cleveland.
This warrant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal to the President’s proclamation summoning Congress. It is accompanied by a printed copy of his proclamation itself, which outlined the tariffs and purpose for convening Congress. This is a quaint reminder of the forgotten days when Congress was involved in tariffs.
Condition: an outstanding McKinley document in every respect. The warrant is clean, with crisp signatures. The accompanying printed proclamation adds depth and context.
William McKinley – Important document convening Congress to pass tariffs
An exceptional and important document signed by President William McKinley just two days into his presidency, using his Constitutional power to convene Congress into a special session. The sole purpose: to impose new tariffs on imports, fulfilling one of his central campaign promises. Tariffs - and metal content of coins - were the two critical economic issues of the last quarter of the 19th Century and marked a clear break from his predecessor Grover Cleveland.
This warrant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal to the President’s proclamation summoning Congress. It is accompanied by a printed copy of his proclamation itself, which outlined the tariffs and purpose for convening Congress. This is a quaint reminder of the forgotten days when Congress was involved in tariffs.
Condition: an outstanding McKinley document in every respect. The warrant is clean, with crisp signatures. The accompanying printed proclamation adds depth and context.