William McKinley of Ohio makes a speech during the U.S. presidential campaign in 1896. McKinley became the 25th president in 1897. (AP Photo) The Saxton-McKinley House, part of the National First ...

Ohio, and owns a home in Cincinnati, has remained in the spotlight while in a role that historically stays in the background. In his first 100 days as vice president, he's played a key role in ...