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I am deeply affected by the news of the untimely death of President McKinley. I hasten to express the deepest and most heartfelt sympathy of the German people to the great American nation. Germany mourns with American for her noble son, who lost his life while he was fulfilling his duty to his country and people.

William McKinley#5

LeadershipDiplomacyMckinleyDeathGermanyInternational relationsPresidentSadnessSympathy

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The German leader expresses profound grief and official sympathy for the assassination of U.S. President McKinley, honoring him as a dutiful servant of his country.
In plain terms
Germany feels sad about President McKinley's death and sends condolences to the American people for losing a good leader.
What can you take from it?
Leaders from other nations may offer sympathy to honor a fallen leader's service.

Where it applies

  • state funerals
  • diplomatic statements
  • international condolences

Putting it to work

  • sending official condolences
  • honoring public servants
  • expressing national grief

Questions to consider

  • How should nations respond when a foreign leader dies?
  • What defines a noble public servant?

Another view

Attributing specific sentiments to the German people as a monolith oversimplifies diverse public opinion.

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