Which men served the shortest period of time as president?

Answer 1

The shortest serving President was William Henry Harrison at only 31 days (1 month)in office. He fell ill with pneumonia after giving his inaugural address and died a month later. The next shortest term was James A. Garfield at 199 days (6 months, 16 days). He was shot during the summer of 1881 and died of an infection that fall. The 3rd shortest term was Zachary Taylor at 491 days (1 year, 4 months, 6 days). He came down with gastroenteritis after consuming contaminated food or drink at a party and died a short time later.

Answer 2

William Henry Harrison had the shortest presidency at only one month in office. He gave an excessively long speech at his inauguration, fell ill with pneumonia, and died a few weeks later.