Leon Czolgosz (1873-1901) worked at many odd jobs,
trying to make some money during an economic recession. In 1898
he suffered a breakdown, and returned to his family's farm. He was
fascinated by the leading anarchist and feminist Emma Goldman, and
approached several anarchist groups, all of whom refused him. In
1901, Czolgosz moved to Buffalo, New York, site of the Pan American
Exposition. After shooting President McKinley, Czolgosz gave his
name to police as Fred Nieman, or Fred Nobody. As an explanation
for the attack, he said, "I didn't believe one man should have
so much service, and another man have none." After a brief
trial, Czolgosz was convicted and executed on October 29, 1901.
