William R. Day appointed Secretary of State

Name: William R. Day appointed Secretary of State
Start: 1898-05-28
Location: United States

President McKinley appointed William R. Day to serve as Secretary of State following John Sherman's departure from the cabinet.

Day assumed responsibility for U.S. diplomacy during the Spanish–American War and helped shape the administration's approach to postwar negotiations and territorial questions.

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Event Details

Date: May 28, 1898
President: William McKinley
Category: Appointment
Era: Progressive Era

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