Download or read book William Henry Harrison written by Gail Collins and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Henry Harrison died just 31 days after taking the oath of office in 1841. Today he is a curiosity in American history, but as Collins shows in this entertaining and revelatory biography, he and his career are worth a closer look.
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Download or read book The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison written by Samuel Jones Burr and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States and bears the unfortunate distinction of being the first sitting president to die in office. He also had the shortest term - a scant 32 days. The author, Burr, has not attempted to write a complete history of the time, only the events relevant to Harrison. Before he became president, he gained distinction at the Battle of Tippecanoe and later served as general, winning an instrumental victory at the Battle of the Thames. For 19th-century and presidential historians, this text offers an in-depth look at a man of many firsts but an oft-forgotten president.?
Download or read book William Henry Harrison A Short Biography Ninth President of the United States written by Doug West and published by 30 Minute Book. This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving the shortest presidential term in American history, William Henry Harrison never had the opportunity to demonstrate his skills as the chief executive. Like Andrew Jackson, Harrison was elected largely on the basis of his reputation as an Indian fighter and a successful major general in the War of 1812. When Harrison ran for president in 1840, his campaign was like no other-parades, slogans, whiskey, and songs rallied the populace to come out and vote for the old frontiersman and war hero. In the presidential campaign, he carefully avoided taking a stand on important national issues, rather, "Old Tip," as he was known, ran a campaign based on the themes the common man could relate to. The public shouted the campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too!" and turned out in record numbers, and General Harrison and his running mate John Tyler won by a landslide over the incumbent president Martin Van Buren. For a reason not known to history, William Henry chose not to wear an overcoat on the cold March day of his inauguration. After a parade up Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol, he then delivered one of the longest inaugural speeches in presidential history. That evening was filled with inaugural balls and by the end of that long day, the sixty-eight-year-old president was worn out. There was no time for rest as he was barraged with people looking for a government job, and his political cronies had a long list of favors for the new president to fulfill. After a few busy weeks, the cold he had been fighting off turned into pneumonia and he became bedridden. Just a month after being sworn in as the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison died, going down in history as the president with the shortest term in office. Though his term in office was short, he had accomplished much for the public good in his long military and political career leading up to the presidency."William Henry Harrison: A Short Biography" reveals the life and times of the ninth president of the United States. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 37th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour or a little down time. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, biographies, and "How To" topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Download or read book William Henry Harrison written by Gail Collins and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The president who served the shortest term—just a single month—but whose victorious election campaign rewrote the rules for candidates seeking America's highest office William Henry Harrison died just thirty-one days after taking the oath of office in 1841. Today he is a curiosity in American history, but as Gail Collins shows in this entertaining and revelatory biography, he and his career are worth a closer look. The son of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Harrison was a celebrated general whose exploits at the Battle of Tippecanoe and in the War of 1812 propelled him into politics, and in time he became a leader of the new Whig Party, alongside Daniel Webster and Henry Clay. But it was his presidential campaign of 1840 that made an indelible mark on American political history. Collins takes us back to that pivotal year, when Harrison's "Log Cabin and Hard Cider" campaign transformed the way candidates pursued the presidency. It was the first campaign that featured mass rallies, personal appearances by the candidate, and catchy campaign slogans like "Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too." Harrison's victory marked the coming-of-age of a new political system, and its impact is still felt in American politics today. It may have been only a one-month administration, but we're still feeling the effects.
Download or read book The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison written by Samuel Jones Burr and published by Left of Brain Onboarding Pty Limited. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As US president, William Henry Harrison held many firsts. He was the oldest president to be sworn into office (until Reagan), the shortest-serving president and, unfortunately, the first president to die in office. President William Henry Harrison spent approximately 31 days in office, but there is more to him than his brief presidential tenure and you will find all of that in this book. This book presents the detailed and authentic life and times of President William Henry Harrison. Beginning from his birth, covering his ancestry, his political actions and events, and his untimely death. Everything you will read is based on facts, with every detail checked for accuracy. Essentially, you are getting Harrison as he truly was. If you are curious about America's shortest presidential tenure, and the impact it had on democracy, look no further. This book has all you need.
Download or read book LIFE TIMES OF WILLIAM HENRY written by S. J. (Samuel Jones) Burr and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book William Henry Harrison written by Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the political life and presidency of William Henry Harrison. Includes an accounts of Harrison's military battles and Harrison's quotes about his career.
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Download or read book The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison Classic Reprint written by Samuel Jones Burr and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison In recording these, we have been governed solely by facts, and we leave these facts to speak for themselves. If he were not at this moment before the people for their sufl'rages as a candidate for a great and important station, we might have indulged in compliment and praise; but we have no disposition, and disclaim all intention of making our history political. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book William Henry Harrison written by Steven Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-27 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intriguing biography of the victories and losses during the political career of the ninth president of the United States, who holds the record for shortest term. Of the presidents who died of natural causes during their term in office, arguably the most preventable was that of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States. Despite holding the record for the shortest presidential term of merely a month, William Henry Harrison could never be deemed a failure, though he certainly saw his fair share of them. William Henry Harrison: A Fascinating Biography of the 9th United States President details the life of an intriguing man who helped shaped the course of American history despite a tragically short presidency. William Henry Harrison had a successful career in the Army prior to coming to Washington, which began when he achieved victory in the Northwest Indian War where his predecessor could not. Though his political career had many successes, William Henry Harrison also came to learn from his losses, particularly during his time as governor of the Indiana Territory. With a true love for what he believed to be the greatest country in the world, William Henry Harrison's legacy is far more than his record for shortest term or longest inaugural speech. Indeed, the details of the life of the ninth president of the United States proves that life can still hold great accomplishment despite failure and tragedy.
Download or read book The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison written by S. J. Burr and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book William Henry Harrison written by Ann Gaines and published by . This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the ninth president of the United States.