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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. He was also the first U.S. president to die in office, causing a brief constitutional crisis since presidential succession was not then fully defined in the U.S ...
Sep 11, 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...
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.
Apr 24, 2018 · William Henry Harrison lived from Feb. 9, 1773, to April 4, 1841. He was elected the ninth president of the United States in 1840 and took office on March 4, 1841. However, he would serve the shortest time as president, dying only one month after taking office.
Dec 13, 2013 · True for many of the first nine presidents, William Henry Harrison was far more interesting than I expected. Born into Virginia aristocracy, he headed west seeking excitement – and opportunity – and quickly found his life packed with both.
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.
Often portrayed as a rough-and-tumble outdoorsman, William Henry Harrison was born at the luxurious Berkeley Plantation in Virginia in 1773. He was the youngest of Elizabeth and Benjamin Harrison’s seven children.
An examination of views of William Henry Harrison, president, on religion and the role of religion in government.
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was the 9th president of the United States. His nickname was "Old Tippecanoe" and he was a well-respected war veteran. Harrison served the shortest term of any United States president.
