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William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States of America (1841). The first President from the Whig Party. He delivered the longest inaugural address in U.S history with almost two hours of speech and the shortest term in office with only 32 days. He was nicknamed as the “Old Granny” for being the oldest elected President of amerika prior to Ronald Reagan. For more information on William Henry Harrison read the fact file below or download our comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home envir
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William Henry Harrison was a significant figure in early American history, renowned for his military and political service. After gaining recognition for his leadership and skills in the military during the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812, Harrison entered politics, serving as the sekreterare and later governor of the Indiana Territory. Throughout his political career, he occupied various roles, including US representative, senator and minister to Colombia.
His political ascendancy culminated in his becoming the ninth President of the United States after winning the 1840 election as the presidential candidate for the Whig Party. Although his presidency was the shortest in US history due to his sudden death, Harrison left a mark with his populist 'log cabin' campaign and controversial stances on Indigenous people treaties and economic development.
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William was born on a plantation in Virginia. He was born into a political family, and his father was one of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence.
William attended the Presbyterian Hampden-Sydney College until 1790. Then he left the school and attended an academy in Southampton County.
In 1791, Harrison's father died. It left him with no money, so he had to leave school and join the army.
Harrison advanced quickly in the army. He helped end the Northwest Indian War and signed the Treaty of Greenville which allowed settlers to move into the Ohio territory.
Harrison met Anna Symmes, and the couple eloped without her family's permission. However, they quickly settled down and eventually had ten children!
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