William Henry Harrison's bid for the presidency in 1840 changed how campaigns were run.

William Henry Harrison served as President of the United States from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. The shortest term of any Chief Executive. The highest office in the land was in uncharted ...

The son of Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Henry Harrison was raised on a Virginia plantation. Growing up, Harrison had no thought of becoming president. He ...

In 1840, William Henry “Granny” Harrison was mocked for his presidential run at age 67 — 15 years younger than President Biden would be at the start of a second term.

William Henry Harrison, 9 Feb 1773 - 4 Apr 1841 Credit Line Owner: Historic New England Date c. 1830-40 Object number 1942.1639 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply Type Silhouette Medium ...

OPINION Today’s voters would be wise to heed the critics of ‘Old Tippecanoe’ No one as old as William Henry Harrison had ever run for president. Even his supporters knew that was a problem.

General William Henry Harrison led Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, routing the British and Native forces led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh.

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HANDICAP Horseshoe Indianapolis, June 4, $100,000 guaranteed, value of race $100,000, 3-year-olds and up, 6 furlongs, 1:11 (track record, 1:07.59), track fast.

William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia on his 32nd day in office on April 4, 1841. His is the shortest term of an elected president. Harrison, 68, was the oldest man to hold the office at the ...

Object Details associated person Harrison, William Location Currently not on view Credit Line The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana associated date 1841 04 20 ID Number ...