and william mckinly another great president that came from ohio. and this particular president also served as governor. he was president from 1897 to 1901. he is one of the four u.s. presidents that was assassinated in office. he was in a receiving line in buffalo, new york at the pan american exposition. he oftentimes wore a red carnation on his lapel. while working as governor. and again as the president. it said that a little girl about the age of 7 or 8 asked the if the for his flower. he took it off and gave it to her. about four people later was the assassin who shot him at point-blank range. he went onto live for several days. but infection had over come the wound. and he died shortly thereafter. so when the legislature here in ohio found out about his death, they immediately began crafting a bill creating the red carnation as the state flower. and it's a memorial to this great president and great ohio governor. on the grounds of ohio state house is a monument dedicated to william mckinly. it's interesting where it's erected. it's erected at

because it was william mckinly that was president during the industrial revolution. and this country became very prosperous. on the other side of the monument is an adult woman with a young girl. she was represents peace and she's ushering youth into peace. so we're very proud of that monument. it's in a grand location for all ohioens and all of the country to enjoy. this building is seen as a tribute to the people of ohio because of the fact that it was built as a monument. to not only our ideas, our believes in democracy. but the idea this is a place we'll house our heritage as ohio. the public can come and participate in the process and learn about the history of the state as well as the future of the state. >> we're standing in the lobby of the south carolina state house in columbia. the lobby of course is the pivot point of the center of the floor plan or the lay out of the rooms. in this state house. and many other state houses. the lobby symbolizes accessibility of government to all the people. the house in senate chambers are on either side of the lobby. refl