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Who was the first president to die in office a month after his inauguration?
William Henry Harrison, our ninth President died on 4/4/1841 from pneumonia making his term the shortest in history.
Which US President made the shortest inaugural speech?
That was George Washington's second inaugural speech in 1793. Click on the "Second George Washington Inaugural Speech" link below to read it. George Washington's 2nd inaugural address was the shortest in history.
Who was the shortest president in US History?
The shortest president is James Madison, and he was only 64 inches tall! The tallest president is Abraham Lincoln.
Who is the short President in American history?
James Madison the 4th president is the shortest
Which president delivered the shortest inaguration speech in history?
George Washington
Who had the longest and shortest inuagural speech?
William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address with 8,445 words. George Washington's second inauguration speech (in 1793) was the shortest one in US history- just 135 words.
How did the Obama family feel at inauguration?
They undoubtedly felt extremely proud and excited, since they were part of something that had never happened in the history of the United States: the inauguration of the first black president.
Why is the inauguration of the new president important?
Because Obama is the first black president in the united states. and also this event is gonna make history.. for many years we have had several presidents but not an African americian that has made history.
Who had the shortest reign in American history?
president William Henry harrison.. he served for only 32 days before he died
How did President Obama get to the inauguration?
President Obama had the history of being a State legislator and U.S. Senator. He defeated Hillary Clinton for the democratic nomination. He then chose vice president running mate Joe Biden and defeated McCain for the Presidency.
What president has the longest inauguration ceremony?
William Henry Harrison had the longest inauguration in history. He stood out in front of the Capitol building for two hours giving a speech in the pouring rain without an overcoat, gloves, or had. He died a month later of pneumonia as a result.
Who was president for one hour?
William Henry Harrison holds the record for the shortest presidency in U.S. history, serving for just 31 days in 1841 before dying in office. However, the title of president for one hour is often humorously attributed to David Rice Atchison, who was President pro tempore of the Senate at the time of Zachary Taylor's inauguration. Taylor did not take the oath of office on March 4, 1849, due to a congressional delay, leading some to claim Atchison was technically president for that brief period.
