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William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history.
Jun 18, 2024 · William Henry Harrison (born February 9, 1773, Charles City county, Virginia [U.S.]—died April 4, 1841, Washington, D.C., U.S.) was the ninth president of the United States (1841), whose Indian campaigns, while he was a territorial governor and army officer, thrust him into the national limelight and led to his election in 1840.
Oct 29, 2009 · William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), America’s ninth president, served just one month in office before dying of what his doctor said was pneumonia. Harrison's tenure, from March 4, 1841, to...
William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his...
Apr 2, 2014 · War hero William Henry Harrison would serve the shortest term in U.S. presidential history: just over 30 days. Learn more at Biography.com.
William Henry Harrison served the shortest time of any American President—only thirty-two days. He also was the first President from the Whig Party. He had won his nickname, “Old Tip,” as the tough commanding general of American forces who defeated hostile Native Americans at the Battle of Tippecanoe in the Ohio River Valley in 1811.
In 1801 he became governor of the Indiana Territory, serving 12 years. Harrison’s primary task as governor was to secure more land for white settlers. He negotiated treaties for millions of acres in exchange for small amounts of money.
William Henry Harrison, (born Feb. 9, 1773, Charles City county, Va.—died April 4, 1841, Washington, D.C., U.S.), Ninth president of the U.S. (1841). Born into a politically prominent family, he enlisted in the army at age 18 and served under Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Jun 18, 2024 · Presidency. Harrison, William Henry: inauguration. The inauguration of William Henry Harrison in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 1841. Harrison was the first president-elect to travel by railroad to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.
March 04, 1841 to April 04, 1841. Age in Office: 68. Birth - Death: February 09, 1773 to April 04, 1841. Party: Whig. Location Born: Virginia.
