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McKinley’s Cabinet sworn in

On March 5, 1897, William McKinley’s principal cabinet officers were formally sworn into office, allowing his administration to begin official business after the inauguration.

The swearing-in completed the executive team that would implement McKinley’s priorities—especially economic and foreign-policy initiatives—and enabled the administration to act on legislation, appointments, and diplomatic matters.

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