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William Henry Harrison's inaugural address, delivered on March 4, 1841, contained approximately 8,445 words. It is famously lengthy, lasting nearly two hours, making it one of the longest inaugural speeches in U.S. history. The speech's length is often cited as a factor in Harrison's subsequent illness, as he did not dress appropriately for the cold weather during the event.
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How many words was William Harrison's Inaugural address?
How many words was william harrisons inaugural address?
What President gave the longest inaugural speech of more than 8400 words?
George Washington's second address was the shortest (135 words), and William Henry Harrison delivered the longest (8,495 words).
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.
What were Patrick Henry's last words?
Look up Patrick Henry's last speech.....as he died shorty after collapsing at the end of that speech. Those would count as his last KNOWN words today...
Who gave the longest inauguration address?
William Henry Harrison the 9th President of the United States. He insisted on making a two hour long speech on a cold wet day, afterwards he contracted pneumonia and died 30 days into his term. (poetic justice?
Which elected President gave the longest inauguration speech at 8443 words This person also died a month later due to a severe cold?
William Henry Harrison, 1841. The first President to die in office.
Who was the president that had the longest inaugaral speech but had the shortest time in the office?
The Longest inaugural address, one hour and forty minutes, was given by William Henry Harrison, he as well served the shortest term as president. In giving the speech on one of the coldest day's in recorded history, there was a snowstorm as well, he didn't wear proper clothing caught pneumonia.The Shortest was George Washington's second inaugural address on March 4, 1793 consisting of only 135 words.
Inaugural speech length?
From a few minutes to a few hours. William Henry Harrison delivered the longest address lasting an hour-and-forty-five-minutes. George Washington's second address was 135 words, about 4 minutes.
What are facts about public speaking or speeches?
More people are afraid of public speaking than dying. * The longest speech in the House of Commons was six hours long, a record set in 1828. * The shortest Presidential inaugural speech was given by George Washington in 1789. It was 135 words long. * William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural speech with 8,445 words. He died the next month of pneumonia from being exposed to the cold and wet during his speech. (I guess giving a speech really can kill you!!)
How did William Shakespeare effect today?
Shakespeare created over 3,000 words that are used in our everyday speech.
What president gave the speech of 8445 words?
William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States, whose Inaugural Address speech was edited by Daniel Webster in February 1841, holds the record for the longest Inaugural Address speech at 8445 words. Even though there was a snowstorm on William Henry Harrison's inauguration day (March 4, 1841), Harrison refused to move his ceremony indoors. Wanting to prove that he was still a hardy general who could brave the elements, Harrison took the oath of office as well as delivered the longest inaugural address in history (8,445 words, which took him nearly two hours to read) outside. Harrison also wore no overcoat, scarf, or hat. Shortly after his inauguration, William Henry Harrison came down with a cold, which quickly transformed into pneumonia. On April 4, 1841, having only served 31 days in office, President William Henry Harrison died. He was the first President to die in office and still holds the record for serving the shortest term.
During which war did Patrick Henry said give you liberty or give you death?
Patrick Henry said these famous words during the Revolutionary War and included them in his speech.
