Kennedy was the eighth and most recent US President to die Death in office , and the fourth ( following Lincoln , Garfield , and McKinley ) to be assassinated Killing .

President William McKinley ignored Response the exaggerated yellow press and sought a peaceful settlement .

McKinley signed Sign_agreement a joint Collaboration Congressional resolution demanding Request Spanish withdrawal Escaping and authorizing Preventing_or_letting the President to use Using military force to help Assistance Cuba gain Getting independence on April 20 , 1898 .