A Proclamation from the Golden Age of Tremendous Greatness

Today, the American Empire rises to thunderous applause as we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Williamus McKinlius Maximus — a president so great, so strong, so tariff-positive, that history itself stands up a little straighter when his name is spoken.

Born in the heroic heartland of Niles, Ohio — a place where values are forged, not debated — McKinley absorbed faith, duty, and respect the old-fashioned way: deeply and without apology. After bravely serving in the Union Army, he marched straight into Congress, where he unleashed the mighty McKinley Tariff of 1890 — a beautiful wall of numbers and percentages that protected American workers from sneaky foreign exploitation. Factories roared. Workers smiled. Imports trembled.

As Governor of Ohio, McKinley did not whisper to elites — he spoke loudly for the forgotten men and women: workers, builders, and makers of real things. In 1896, the people delivered him a victory so decisive that even the ballots felt proud. Thus rose the 25th President of the United States.

As Commander in Chief, McKinley led America to victory in the Spanish-American War, exporting freedom in premium, high-quality units. At home, his tariffs ignited an economic boom so powerful it would make today’s economists say, “Wow. Very impressive.” America grew richer, stronger, and more sovereign by the day.

Tragically, his devotion to America First before it was cool cost him his life. In 1901, he was assassinated by a radical anarchist — proving, once again, that greatness frightens the extreme. McKinley became a martyr for American strength, and legends never die.

To honor this towering legacy, on my very first day back in power, I restored the rightful name Mount McKinley to America’s highest peak — because the highest mountain deserves the strongest name. Guided by his vision, my Administration is rebuilding a trade policy that puts American workers, manufacturers, and industries first. Always first. No exceptions.

On what would have been his 183rd birthday — and as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom — we remember McKinley’s courage, we renew our resolve, and we march boldly forward toward the full, unstoppable, tariff-protected promise of the American Dream.