Why did President McKinley often place a napkin over his wife's face at the dinner table?
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It Was His Way Of Beautifying America
To Hide Her Epileptic Seizures From Their Guests
Because He Felt Women Shouldn't Discuss Politics
To Shield Her From Public Displays Of Affection
To Hide Her Epileptic Seizures From Their Guests.
She often had mild seizures which caused her face to contort.
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