Mark Hanna

(Feb. 15, 1904)

Man of affairs, of sterling worth

A patriot and citizen;

Rich in good deeds and intellect,

Kindly and noble to all men.

Harshly criticized by all those

At variance with his ideas;

Never swerving at duty’s call,

Now silent, eulogized by all,

A hero statesman down the years.

     

Feb. 16, 1904

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hanna

Marcus Alonzo "Mark" Hanna (September 24, 1837 – February 15, 1904) was a Republican United States Senator from Ohio and the friend and political manager of President William McKinley. Hanna had made millions as a businessman, and used his money and business skills to successfully manage McKinley's presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900.