In American political parlance, a front porch campaign is one in which the candidate remains at home, making speeches to supporters who come to visit, but does not travel around or otherwise actively campaign. The successful presidential campaigns of James A. Garfield in 1880 and William McKinley in 1896 are perhaps the two best-known front porch campaigns. James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th (1881) President of the United States, the first ambidextrous President, and the second U.S. President to be assassinated. ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
A spacious frontporch ran the width of the house, where he and friends and family often relaxed and talked.
McKinley was a nationally known Republican party leader, and this frontporch would soon become the most famous in the country as he moved toward the White House.
Bryan was campaigning dramatically on the specific merits of free silver, and the larger emotional appeal to experiment, and to change the economic system.
A porch is an architectural feature relating to a floor-like platform structure attached to the front or back entrance of a residence.
It is external to the walls of the main building proper, but may be enclosed by screen, latticework, broad windows, or other light frame walls extending from the main structure.
The porch, especially in the southern United States, is often as broad as it is deep, and may provide sufficient space for residents to entertain guests or gather on special occasions.
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