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William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States and the first to die in office. He served as president for a short time: March 4 to April 4, 1841.
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Who was William Henry Harrison's wife?
William Henry Harrison's Wife was Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (July 25, 1775 - February 25, 1864). They had 10 children whose names were John Cleves, Lucy, William, John Scott, Benjamin, Mary, Carter, Anna, and James. 8 of her children passed away before she did.
What were William Harrison goals?
one goal was to create a constitutional amendment to limit the presidency to one term
How long did the inaugural address that William Henry Harrison delivered last?
When William Henry Harrison delivered his inaugural address, how long did it last?
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How much time did William Henry Harrison take to deliver his inaugural address?
When did William H. Harrison die?
William Henry Harrison was born in Charles City, Virginia Colony on February 9, 1773. He passed away in Washington DC on April 4, 1841 at the age of 68.
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What was the significance of William Henry Harrison's term as president?
Harrison's term was not important because he died in office after only one month and did not have time to do anything. His election was significant because he was the first Whig to be elected.
It was a change of party after 12 years of Democrats.
When was President Harrison in office?
William Henry Harrison was only in office as the President of the United States from 4 March 1841 to 4 April 1841, effectively one month, before he died of pneumonia.
Was William Henry Harrison wealthy?
He was from an old, wealthy family, but when his father died, he was not at all wealthy, but had to quit college and join the army. He advanced in the army and later left to be a territorial governor, farmer and politician. He earned a good living and was relatively wealthy with a large estate.
Which president fought in 1812?
William Henry Harrison fought the war in 1812, According to a game. (:
Where is the Fort William Henry Harrison Museum Foundation in Fort Harrison Montana located?
The address of the Fort William Henry Harrison Museum Foundation is: Po Box 125, Fort Harrison, MT 59636-0125
How might the panic have contributed to the election of William Henry Harrison in 1840?
The incumbent president, Martin Van Buren was held responsible by some, somewhat justifiably, for the financial Panic of 1837-- he surely lost some votes for that reason.
Where was William Henry Harrison elected from?
He was living on his estate near Cincinnati, Ohio when he was elected in 1840.
Such was the campaign of William Henry Harrison. I am not sure about the advertising of Harrison's drinking habits, but hard cider was certainly served at his political rallies. He was billed as being much like Andrew Jackson. (In reality he was born into a rich old Virginian family, but he did live on the western frontier for many years and did fight Indians. )
Who became a national hero as a result of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
William Henry Harrison, the governor of Indiana
Was William Henry Harrison a Democrat or Republican?
Harrison was a Whig, the party formed to counter Jackson's Democrats. Harrison came before the Republican Party existed.
Harrison was the 9th US president and won the 1840 presidential election. He served only one month having died from pneumonia.
Did william henry harrison create the great society?
No. Harrison was President for all of one month in 1841. The Great Society was the work of President Lyndon Johnson in the mid-1960s.
Who was Harrison Street in Chicago named after?
Named after William Henry Harrison, the 9th president of the US.
In regards to the follow-up question:
"Is there a definitive listing of the origins of Chicago street names?"
The now out of print book - which should be available at public libraries - "Streetwise Chicago: A History of Chicago Names" (published 1988) by Don Hayner and Tom McNamee, is perhaps the one and only book currently available on Chicago street names. It may not be totally "definitive" but it does have some valuable information on street numbering and name changes.
What factors William Henry Harrison win presidency?
Harrison won over Martin van Buren because the economy was bad . Also,Harrison's supporters pictured him as a frontiersman and military hero, similar to Andrew Jackson. In contrast, Van Buren was a short , fat New Yorker who was blamed for the economy.
Why might voters have chosen William Henry Harrison over Martin Van Buren for US President?
- When the country experienced the Panic of 1837, Van Buren was blamed.
Was William Henry Harrison a war hero?
Yes, he was nationally known for his war exploits.
William Henry Harrison -- would be become the ninth US president to serve the briefest time -- was called the hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811). He won a relatively small engagement against Chief Tecumsah's confederation of tribes and made Indiana safe for American expansion. Two years later, at the Battle of the Thames, he defeated a British Major General who was assisted by Tecumsah. The Indian Chief was killed and the British general escaped alive only to face a court-martial later. The Battle of the Thames was essentially the second half of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Harrison died after only a month in office.
