“Niles Woman Writes Words for the M’Kinley Oratorio,” Niles Daily News. June 21, 1917. Retrieved 4.1.2015 from http://mckinley.advantage-preservation.com/

This artile tells about the origin of the oratorio “The Triumph of Faith” which was written in honor of William McKinley. Mrs. Marian Kelly of Niles wrote the words. Mr. Lynn H. Dana, also of Niles [and the Dana School of Music, then located in Warren], wrote the music. The oratorio was part of the dedication festivities. This work was of a national scope. Mr. Dana directed a chorus of two thousand voices, and a sixty-piece orchestra/ Work began on the piece in September 1916, and was completed April 1917. Mr. Dana, who was the director of the oratorio, was also chosen as Dean of the McKinley National McKinley Birthplace Memorial​Association.

We really enjoyed hosting the Penn Ohio Model A Club. They enjoyed listening to Mike Wilson as William McKinley speak.

And anyone who was around the Memorial this morning also got a special treat! Our parking lot (as well as that of the Holeton Yuhasz Funeral Home across the street) has not looked like this in a long time. Thanks to the club members for this special treat!

Here is the next in the series of weekly articles the Tribune Chronicle Warren, Ohio is running in honor of the 120th anniversary of William McKinley’s first presidential term. http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2017/06/mckinley-first-president-on-film/

With thanks to the Business Journal for publicizing our July 15 event! http://businessjournaldaily.com/mckinley-memorial-celebrates-centennial-with-speaker-dr-kern/

Once again, we’ve made the Tribune Chronicle. The first article is about our Centennial celebration, along with our most recent event, Paul Rohrbaugh speaking bout “Uncle Joe: The Life and Times of Joseph Butler.” The second link is the next in the series of weekly articles honoring the 120th anniversary of William McKinley’s first Presidential term.

http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2017/06/100-years-since-memorial-built-to-honor-mckinley/

http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2017/06/mckinley-visits-tennessee-pushes-hawaii-annexation/

Here is the next in the weekly series the Tribune Chronicle Warren, Ohio is running in honor of the 120th anniversary of William McKinley’s first term as President of the United States. Thanks Mike Wilson!

http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2017/06/mckinley-first-focused-on-economy/

“October 5 is Date for Dedication,” Niles Daily News, June 2, 1917. Retrieved 4.1.2015 from http://mckinley.advantage-preservation.com/
Former President William Howard Taft says he can come
Construction delays caused the postponement of the dedication. The memorial was originally to have opened in summer, then early fall. Dependent upon the state of national affairs at that time, President Wilson might attend. It was also announced that state and National Republican leaders will attend.