The Rise of Benjamin Harrison May 13, 2008
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition. Future President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) was practically born into the political life - his father had been an Ohio Congressman, his grandfather, , had been President (though for only a month), and his grandfather, John Scott Harrison, had signed the Declaration of Independence. (Suite101.com)
Your Opinion May 8, 2008
Other slave owners were presidents James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, James Buchanan, and Andrew Johnson; Ulysses S. Grant had one slave and his wife four. Reference: Negro President (Jefferson and the Slave Power) by Garry Wills, page 236. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Dems try to wear blue collar for votes May 6, 2008
Striving downward in social classPresidential candidates have strived relentlessly downward in social class ever since the 1840s, when William Henry Harrison created what historians now call the "common-man myth." While most of his peers campaigned from their estates, Harrison traveled the country and spoke under a banner depicting a log cabin and a bottle of hard cider. He won the presidency by a landslide, and his campaign model became the new standard. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
President William Henry Harrison Apr 18, 2008
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians. The Presidency of William Henry Harrison (elected in 1840 to oust and the "dynasty"), in all honesty, did not very much effect the history of the United States ... While Governor (a position in which he would remain until 1812), William Henry Harrison took it upon himself to expand the territory as much as possible, and to promote settlement. (Suite101.com)
The Curse of Tecumseh Apr 18, 2008
The Deadly Legacy Left by William Henry Harrison ... How he knew that his enemy, William Henry Harrison (who is often credited with personally killing Tecumseh in the Battle at Thames a year later during the ), would be the first to fall from his curse remains a mystery (though one must assume that a person with the ability to issue such a curse in the first place should have no problem seeing into the future) ... Sure enough, come 1840 (those who credit Tecumseh with this curse apparently have... (Suite101.com)
The Politics of Martin Van Buren Apr 18, 2008
Opposition to the policies of Jackson/Van Buren led such notable politicians as Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and William Henry Harrison to form an opposition party - the Whigs. The Whig party was so named after the party in England who opposed autocratic rule - they themselves found themselves opposed to the Democrats, so led by "King Andrew.". (Suite101.com)
A little off the top: One term of endearment Apr 13, 2008
William Henry Harrison, portrayed as another humble soldier even though he had a pretty solid lineage, was the Whig man of the hour and another leader with a great nickname Tippecanoe ... William Henry Harrison, the oldest man at the time elected president, walked to his inauguration and got sick. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
The Politics of George Washington Apr 9, 2008
Like George Washington, William Henry Harrison (President in 1841 for only a single month) focused his campaign more on his heroic military record than anything else. Zachary Taylor (President from 1849-1850) also was elected based on his exemplary leadership in the military world. (Suite101.com)
President Harrison Dies in Office Apr 4, 2008
William Henry Harrison s brief administration had many firsts , but also lasts ... Biography of William Henry Harrison, White House website ... William Henry Harrison s Inaugural Address. (Suite101.com)
This Day in History Apr 4, 2008
On this date: In 1841, President William Henry Harrison became the first U.S. chief executive to die in office. In 1949, 12 nations, including the U.S., signed the North Atlantic Treaty. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bill Clinton visits! Mar 18, 2008
William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, who lived at North Bend, were frequent visitors. News Editor Erika Schmidt Russell and Assistant News Editor Denise Freitag Burdette contributed to this story. (Aurora Journal Press, IN)
The world's 10 oldest leaders Mar 16, 2008
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, 68, died in office in 1841 after serving less than a month. JAMES BUCHANAN, 65, assumed presidency in 1857, served four years, died at 77. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
St. Clair Historical Museum to Host Native American Exhibits Mar 8, 2008
The Sac and Fox were abruptly dispossessed of their homeland in 1804 when William Henry Harrison, acting on behalf of the United States, tricked several tribal emissaries into a land sale they were not authorized to negotiate. In the 25 years that followed, U.S. settlers moved into the homeland, and the Sac and Fox were pressured to leave. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
41 comments Mar 3, 2008
Whether it be John Sidney McCain or Barrack Hussein Obama, we might as well get used to hearing those words for they will take their place in a line that includes William Henry Harrison, William Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight David Eisenhower, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, James Earl Carter, Ronald Wilson Reagan and William Jefferson Clinton. In light of history, I hardly think anyone is picking on Barrack to state his middle name. (Human Events Online)
The Presidential look Feb 29, 2008
Martin Van Buren, with his unkempt hair and outrageous sideburns, was downright ugly, and his successor William Henry Harrison looks (in drawings) more like a psychotic child abuser than Chief Executive. I hasten to point out what we all know that a person s physical appearance has nothing at all to do with his or her abilities, intelligence, people skills, kindness, or presidential performance. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
It's All About the Vice President Now Feb 16, 2008
Coincidentally, Americas ninth President (William Henry Harrison) also ran on his military-hero reputation. There are a number of similarities. (Townhall.com)
Pancakes vital tool for prez candidates Feb 15, 2008
Guys like William Henry Harrison and Abraham Lincoln based their campaigns on the fact that they were born in log cabins. I think if more campaigns today were based on Log Cabin syrup, voters would be more anxious to get involved. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Montana history almanac - Sioux hunters ignore deadline to return to S.D. Jan 28, 2008
In 1906 it was officially changed to Fort William Henry Harrison, in honor of the ninth president. That one died of pneumonia in 1841, 31 days into office. (Missoulian, MT)
Indianas identity has been shaped by tax policy Jan 6, 2008
1800: Congress separates Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest the Indiana Territory and appointing William Henry Harrison as territorial governor. 1800: Population 2,632. (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
Making an Issue Out of a Religion Dec 7, 2007
(The one exception: William Henry Harrison. He caught cold delivering that inaugural address. (Townhall.com)
With pancakes, image is everything Dec 1, 2007
Herbert Hoover or William Henry Harrison, maybe, but not Reagan. People claim to see the images of people and things in all manner of unlikely places. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Bush says to give thanks by 'giving back' Nov 20, 2007
A 1726 Georgian-style mansion on the grounds is the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, the nation's ninth president, who gave a two-hour inaugural speech there on a cold, rainy day, caught pneumonia, and died a month later. The plantation is also the ancestral home of Benjamin Harrison, the 23d president. (Boston Globe)
President Bush Offers Thanksgiving Greetings Nov 20, 2007
President William Henry Harrison called it home. As a matter of fact, it was here where he composed the longest inauguration speech in history. (White House News Releases)
Bush to highlight Va. thanksgiving site Nov 19, 2007
The ninth president, William Henry Harrison, was born at Berkeley and wrote his inaugural address in an upstairs bedroom there. He gave the nearly two-hour speech on a cold, wet day, caught a cold that developed into pneumonia and died a month later. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tippecanoe Battlefield monument defaced Nov 10, 2007
The Army troops were led by Gen. William Henry Harrison, who was elected president in 1840. About 75 fighters were killed in the battle. (USA Today -- Travel)
Stuart Amick Named A-10 Co-Rookie Of The Week Oct 16, 2007
Before arriving at UMass this fall, Amick was a four-year letterwinner for the Raiders of William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Ind. During his senior season, Amick scored 21 goals and recorded eight assists on his way to being named MVP for the 2006 season. (Umassathletics.com)
Forgettable leaders Oct 3, 2007
For one thing, he only got to be president because he was the VP under William Henry Harrison, who died of pneumonia following his inauguration speech. Let's put it this way: When your nicknames include "His Accidency," you're not destined to make a splash. (CNN -- World)
Early newspapers had political slant Sep 12, 2007
The newspaper ran cartoons attacking the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, and poking fun at him for posing as the friend of hard-working American farmers who lived in log cabins and who drank hard cider. Harrison, the paper pointed out, had never lived in a log cabin in his life. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Free Will Astrology Aug 22, 2007
19-March 20): William Henry Harrison died in 1841, just a month after he'd been inaugurated as U.S. president. When a messenger went to Vice-President John Tyler to inform him he had ascended to the highest office in the land, Tyler was down on his knees playing a game of marbles. (City Pages)
4. Slogan may stir hater in voters Aug 3, 2007
Sure you do, even if you can't expound on the reference to William Henry Harrison as the victor at the Battle of Tippecanoe or to his 1840 running mate, John Tyler. But nearly two centuries later, the catchy slogan still has some sticky on it. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Fulton House Supporters Speak At Special Program Aug 3, 2007
Through the years, it hosted many distinguished guests including four presidents, John Adams, Zachary Taylor, William Henry Harrison and James Buchanan. Most recently, the Historical Society has completed another renovation that included the cleaning and repointing of exterior stonework. (Fulton County News, PA)
Fall of Prophetstown Jul 30, 2007
While Tecumseh was away, Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison moved into attack position ... Concerned over the influx of native settlers and the bitterness of Tenskwatawa s message, Indiana governor William Henry Harrison began to accuse the Indians of plotting rebellion against the whites of the territory. (Suite101.com)
Uncovering history for profit Jul 23, 2007
Two years after the Lincoln attempt, in 1878, John Scott Harrison's body was snatched and sold to the Medical College of Ohio; Harrison was the son of President William Henry Harrison and the father of President Benjamin Harrison. That same year, department store tycoon A.T. Stewart's body was stolen in the Bowery and held for ransom. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Doug Wead: The Burden of the Presidential Name Jul 6, 2007
Or William Henry Harrison Jr.. Or Andrew Johnson Jr.. (Newsmax)
Too many collector's items to itemize Jun 14, 2007
On the wall, framed, are hand-written letters from every U.S. president, including a rare William Henry Harrison, who only served a month. One of my three favorite items is this, says Figler, holding up a $932. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ILLINOIS STYLE: Town celebrating meeting of Lincoln and Van Buren Jun 13, 2007
He was soundly defeated in 1840 by the first Whig president, William Henry Harrison, who served only one month before dying of pneumonia. Lincoln was the nation's 16th president, serving from 1861 to 1865. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Stirring songs are standards of politics Jun 4, 2007
" While songs were used to tout candidates from George Washington on, historians often cite the 1840 victory of William Henry Harrison as the first in which a campaign song really made a difference. His supporters sang "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" as they rolled a 5-foot-high papier-mache ball covered with slogans from town to town. The quartet version of the song, which described Van Buren as "Van is the used-up man," was so catchy that the American Review called it "what the 'Marseillaise' was... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sleepy old Harrisburg a happenin' place today May 13, 2007
Built on the east shore of the wide, shallow Susquehanna River, the capital city was one of the first industrialized cities in the Northeast and played a critical role in American history as a stopping place on the Underground Railroad, a Civil War trading post and home to the Whig convention that nominated William Henry Harrison for president in 1839. Harrisburg has long been a city abuzz during daylight hours when elected officials, government workers, lobbyists and lawyers are conducting... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Let's Celebrate February Apr 18, 2007
6, 1895), William Henry Harrison (Feb. 9, 1773), Thomas Edison (Feb 11, 1847), Frederick Douglas (Feb. (Suite101.com)
Lottery, Courts, Records Apr 5, 2007
In 1841, President William Henry Harrison succumbed to pneumonia one month after his inaugural, becoming the first U.S. chief executive to die in office. In 1850, the city of Los Angeles was incorporated. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Who Cares About Likeability? Apr 2, 2007
Yes, I know that candidates have always tried to project the image of the common man - the manor-born William Henry Harrison telling voters he was raised in a log cabin. Candidates will do anything to convince us they're just like you and me. (CBS News)
more » Mar 31, 2007
William Henry Harrison had been elected president with Tyler as his VP but Harrison died one month after taking office. In 1844 Tyler was on a cruise down the Potomac on the steam frigate USS Princeton when he narrowly escaped death. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Doug Wead: Deaths, Illness Motivate Presidents Mar 29, 2007
William Henry Harrison buried three adult sons in the three consecutive years leading up to his inauguration. Franklin Pierce lost his only surviving son just days before he moved into the White House. (Newsmax)
ROBERT B. CHARLES: Withdrawal turnabout? Mar 27, 2007
President James Madison and the Congress that presided over wartime spending during the War of 1812 (which lasted until the armistice in 1815) did not try to tell military commanders William Henry Harrison or Andrew Jackson when to conclude battle, despite major defeats early in the war. America's commitment to war and peace produced stability, if not outright victory. (Washington Times)
When the Sins of the Children Are Visited Upon Their Parents Mar 7, 2007
William Henry Harrison called his son "the destruction of my hopes.". Continued. (ABC News)
U.S. Political Dynasties Self-Perpetuating: Study Mar 5, 2007
So did William Henry Harrison and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, as well as George H.W. Bush and his son, the current president, George W. Bush. Rep. (Newsmax)
The People's Choice Mar 4, 2007
In 1840 the supporters of William Henry Harrison called him the Log Cabin and Hard Cider candidate, after his presumed abode and favorite drink. In fact, Harrison was the son of Benjamin Harrison V, a wealthy Virginia planter who had signed the Declaration of Independence. (Time.com)
Tall ship Niagara to be college classroom Feb 25, 2007
During battle, he urged on his sailors under the banner of "Don't give up the ship." Later, in his dispatch to Gen. William Henry Harrison reporting the results of the battle, Perry wrote, "We have met the enemy and they are ours.". From July 12 to Aug. 1, students taking History 0606 will examine the development of maritime power in the Great Lakes during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on the role wooden sailing ships played. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Can You Make the Grade? Feb 20, 2007
" 13. Besides their high office, what did George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison (1809-1817), James Monroe (1817-1825), John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison (1841) -- have in common? 14. During the presidential campaign of 1800, the electoral college deadlocked, with 73 votes each going to candidates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. This threw the hotly contested election into the House of Representatives, which took six days and many ballots to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lincoln, Reagan win another presidential ... (Jennifer Harper) Feb 20, 2007
Warren G. Harding is ranked as the second worst president, followed by Andrew Johnson, Franklin Pierce, Millard Fillmore, John Tyler, Ulysses S. Grant and William Henry Harrison. Herbert Hoover and Richard M. Nixon tied in ninth place, followed by Zachary Taylor, Jimmy Carter and Calvin Coolidge. (Washington Times, DC)
America's first ladies: Ohio library was established in 1997 in their honor Feb 19, 2007
William Henry Harrison 7. Andrew Johnson 8. (Deseret News)
• A little presidential trivia Feb 17, 2007
Franklin D. Roosevelt was related by either blood or marriage to 11 other presidents: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Ulysses Grant, William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, James Madison, Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, Zachary Taylor, Martin Van Buren and George Washington. John F. Kennedy was the first president born in the 20th century. (Bartlett Express, TN)
United States Mint Puts First Presidential $1 Coin Into Circulation Feb 15, 2007
Year President Years Served 2007 1 George Washington 1789-1797 2 John Adams 1797-1801 3 Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809 4 James Madison 1809-1817 2008 5 James Monroe 1817-1825 6 John Quincy Adams 1825-1829 7 Andrew Jackson 1829-1837 8 Martin Van Buren 1837-1841 2009 9 William Henry Harrison 1841 10 John Tyler 1841-1845 11 James K. Polk 1845-1849 12 Zachary Taylor 1849-1850 2010 13 Millard Fillmore 1850-1853 14 Franklin Pierce 1853-1857 15 James Buchanan 1857-1861 16 Abraham Lincoln 1861-1865 2011 17... (PR Newswire)
Permanent campaign? A national tradition Feb 14, 2007
A decade later, William Henry Harrison, who hoped to be the new Whig Party's first nominee, began touring key states more than a year before the 1836 election. Soon after losing that race (to Van Buren), the 64-year-old military hero took to the road again. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Too Many Chiefs Feb 12, 2007
Nor do the natal days of our other two February Presidents, William Henry Harrison (born on the 6th) and Ronald Reagan (the 9th). A fine mess. (New Yorker)
Women's Soccer Adds Three More to Roster Feb 10, 2007
She managed nine goals and six assists for William Henry Harrison in her high school career despite playing primarily on defense. Radcliffe was named first team All-League FAVC in 2005 and 2006, and she also played softball for three years where she was named All-League and All-City in 2006. (Gotigersgo.com)
Today in History - Feb. 9 Feb 9, 2007
On this date:In 1773, the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison, was born in Charles City County, Va. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Full Story... Feb 9, 2007
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland (again), William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson,... (Appeal Democrat, CA)
The Worst President Ever Feb 9, 2007
Some people who have never heard of this guy have heard of the campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too." Well, Tippecanoe (William Henry Harrison) lasted about a month in office before he died of a cold contracted while making his inaugural address, and the rest is non-history. Tyler is best remembered, if he is remembered at all, as the President whose entire Cabinet, save one, quit on him. (Ocnus.net)
Pardoning pardons Feb 1, 2007
Only Presidents William Henry Harrison (9th) and James Garfield (20th) did not issue pardons, because they didn t live long enough in office. Presidential pardons, according to one view in Texas Monthly magazine, reflect the (Founding Fathers ) belief that government should show mercy. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Read More... Feb 1, 2007
While Harding and Kennedy were the only direct Senate-to-White House candidates, Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, Harry Truman, Benjamin Harrison, Andrew Johnson, James Buchanan, Franklin Pierce, John Tyler, William Henry Harrison, Martin Van Buren, Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, and James Monroe all served in the world's greatest deliberative body before running for president. If voting records are so important, how is this possible. (Disinformation)
Presidential Humor Jan 9, 2007
Chegwidden's bloodthirsty William Henry Harrison encapsulates the long genocidal wars against Indian tribes. Sketches on James Polk (Pollock), John Tyler (Norman Gee), and Benjamin Harrison (Pollock) raise intriguing points about slavery, territorial ambitions, presidential succession, labor and other issues. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Will another white male be elected in '08? Jan 5, 2007
Benjamin Harrison was the grandchild of William Henry Harrison, and Franklin Roosevelt was a fifth cousin of Theodore Roosevelt. Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson were not related. (Christian Science Monitor)
Good Question: Presidential Funeral Queries Jan 3, 2007
However, when William Henry Harrison died in 1841, just 30 days after taking office, our nation held its first state funeral. Twenty-five years later, Abraham Lincoln's was even more elaborate. (WCCO.com, MN)
All dollar coins are not created equal Dec 24, 2006
William Henry Harrison was president for a month. He doesn't deserve a coin. (Buffalo News -- Opinion)
