Articles related to "Benjamin Harrison"
The Life of Benjamin Harrison
Nominated on the eighth ballot at the 1888 Republican convention, Benjamin Harrison conducted one of the first front porch campaigns.
the life of benjamin harrison • the 23rd president of the united states • benjamin harrison little ben • benjamin harrison william henry harrison • benjamin harrison old tippecanoe
Nominated on the eighth ballot at the 1888 Republican convention, Benjamin Harrison conducted one of the first front porch campaigns.
the life of benjamin harrison • the 23rd president of the united states • benjamin harrison little ben • benjamin harrison william henry harrison • benjamin harrison old tippecanoe
The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
benjamin harrison • sherman antitrust act • sherman silver purchase act • mckinley tariff • william mckinley
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
benjamin harrison • sherman antitrust act • sherman silver purchase act • mckinley tariff • william mckinley
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TIPPECANOE'S TEN
President William Henry Harrison had ten children. His grandson became the 23rd President in 1889. Six of his children died before him, and three others only lived a year or two after his death. Only one lived much longer after his death. Read about his interesting brood.
william henry harrison • benjamin harrison • president • anna symmes harrison • john scott harrison
President William Henry Harrison had ten children. His grandson became the 23rd President in 1889. Six of his children died before him, and three others only lived a year or two after his death. Only one lived much longer after his death. Read about his interesting brood.
william henry harrison • benjamin harrison • president • anna symmes harrison • john scott harrison
Indianapolis, Pt.1
Hoosier Hannah continues her journey along the Old National Road and pauses in Indianapolis, the state capital, to visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art and other cultual facilities.
indianapolis • hoosier hannah • james whitcombe riley • america • benjamin harrison
Hoosier Hannah continues her journey along the Old National Road and pauses in Indianapolis, the state capital, to visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art and other cultual facilities.
indianapolis • hoosier hannah • james whitcombe riley • america • benjamin harrison
MINORITY PRESIDENTS
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
Economic Downturns and the Federal Government
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Grover Cleveland's Second Term
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
president grover cleveland • panic of 1893 • american depression • silver coinage • bimetalism
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
president grover cleveland • panic of 1893 • american depression • silver coinage • bimetalism
New England Cemeteries
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
new england cemeteries • massachusetts cemeteries • weird graves • historic graves • strange graves
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
new england cemeteries • massachusetts cemeteries • weird graves • historic graves • strange graves
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national papers.
oregon politicians • governors • sylvester pennoyer • portland • the oregonian
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national papers.
oregon politicians • governors • sylvester pennoyer • portland • the oregonian
The Life of Grover Cleveland
The first Democratic president to be elected following the American Civil War, Grover Cleveland was also the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms.
the life of grover cleveland • the 22nd and 24th president of the united states • grover cleveland's first term • grover cleveland chester a arthur • grover cleveland mugwumps
The first Democratic president to be elected following the American Civil War, Grover Cleveland was also the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms.
the life of grover cleveland • the 22nd and 24th president of the united states • grover cleveland's first term • grover cleveland chester a arthur • grover cleveland mugwumps
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
The Secret Operation and The Depression of the 1890s
This article looks at how and why President Grover Cleveland had a cancerous tumor removed without the knowledge of the American public in 1893.
melanie storie • american reconstruction and the gilded age • grover cleveland • economic depression • 1890s
This article looks at how and why President Grover Cleveland had a cancerous tumor removed without the knowledge of the American public in 1893.
melanie storie • american reconstruction and the gilded age • grover cleveland • economic depression • 1890s
The Square Deal
The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.
square deal • progressive • theodore roosevelt • consumer protection • trustbusting
The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.
square deal • progressive • theodore roosevelt • consumer protection • trustbusting
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
BLACK HEROES
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to introduce you to two great Black Heroes, who made a great difference in the lives of their people.
black • black history month • history • month • mary
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to introduce you to two great Black Heroes, who made a great difference in the lives of their people.
black • black history month • history • month • mary
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II)
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
The Rise of William McKinley
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
president william mckinley • canton ohio • united states civil war • rutherford b hayes • mckinley tariff
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
president william mckinley • canton ohio • united states civil war • rutherford b hayes • mckinley tariff
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART V)
Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Harrison and McKinley had considerable experience in Congress, which helped them when they were elected President. All of these Presidents were capable political leaders who accomplished many of their goals. In this article we will examine how their years in Congress related to their terms as President.
hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland • harrison
Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Harrison and McKinley had considerable experience in Congress, which helped them when they were elected President. All of these Presidents were capable political leaders who accomplished many of their goals. In this article we will examine how their years in Congress related to their terms as President.
hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland • harrison
Presidential Elections of Grover Cleveland
Honest Grover Cleveland won the popular vote in three consecutive presidential elections, a feat shared by Andrew Jackson and exceeded only by Franklin Roosevelt
grover cleveland • presidential elections • popular vote • james g. blaine • benjamin harrison
Honest Grover Cleveland won the popular vote in three consecutive presidential elections, a feat shared by Andrew Jackson and exceeded only by Franklin Roosevelt
grover cleveland • presidential elections • popular vote • james g. blaine • benjamin harrison
Reputation: Research Psychology
The latest brain studies reveal why reputation is so important.
social status • reputation • brain studies • brain research • psychology studies
The latest brain studies reveal why reputation is so important.
social status • reputation • brain studies • brain research • psychology studies
The Life of John Tyler
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
Presidential Trivia
Little known or rarely heard of facts about the United States Presidents.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • nobel prize winning presidents • pulitzer prize winning presidents
Little known or rarely heard of facts about the United States Presidents.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • nobel prize winning presidents • pulitzer prize winning presidents
American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
Anna Harrison
Anna Harrison, the wife of ninth U.S. president William Henry Harrison, was completely different from any other First Lady for a variety of reasons.
anna harrison • statistically atypical first lady • ninth u.s. president • william henry harrison • first lady with the most children
Anna Harrison, the wife of ninth U.S. president William Henry Harrison, was completely different from any other First Lady for a variety of reasons.
anna harrison • statistically atypical first lady • ninth u.s. president • william henry harrison • first lady with the most children
HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
Italian American Heritage Month
Over 200 years ago, the first Columbus Day parade honored the explorer and 100 years later, the celebration inspired the Pledge of Allegiance.
italian american heritage month • italian american history month • italian heritage • italian culture • italian history
Over 200 years ago, the first Columbus Day parade honored the explorer and 100 years later, the celebration inspired the Pledge of Allegiance.
italian american heritage month • italian american history month • italian heritage • italian culture • italian history
Lighting of the U.S. National Christmas Tree
Ceremonies of lighting the U.S. National Christmas Tree for some past years are worthy of note.
lighting the national christmas tree • u.s. national christmas tree • tree lighting • led christmas lights • christmas lighting
Ceremonies of lighting the U.S. National Christmas Tree for some past years are worthy of note.
lighting the national christmas tree • u.s. national christmas tree • tree lighting • led christmas lights • christmas lighting
Making Dewar's Scotch Whisky
Take a look into the world of whisky blending in the Scottish Highlands to discover how Dewar's came to be synonomous with premium whisky the world over.
whisky • whiskey • scotch • dewar's • scotland
Take a look into the world of whisky blending in the Scottish Highlands to discover how Dewar's came to be synonomous with premium whisky the world over.
whisky • whiskey • scotch • dewar's • scotland
Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Prolific First Families
Several of America's first families are notable due to their large size. A few nineteenth-century presidents and first ladies had many children.
prolific first families • presidents and first ladies who had many children • william henry harrison • john tyler • rutherford hayes
Several of America's first families are notable due to their large size. A few nineteenth-century presidents and first ladies had many children.
prolific first families • presidents and first ladies who had many children • william henry harrison • john tyler • rutherford hayes
A History of the White House Easter Egg Roll
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
white house easter egg roll • rutherford b hayes • barack and michelle obama at easter • jimmy and rosalynn carter at easter.online tickets • easter for children at the white house
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
white house easter egg roll • rutherford b hayes • barack and michelle obama at easter • jimmy and rosalynn carter at easter.online tickets • easter for children at the white house
Aboriginal Rights Hawai'i
Images of war-torn Iraq? A’ole! No! It's just business as usual in the so-called “state” of Hawai’i.
hawaii indigenous • hawaii land rights • hawaii military • hawaii invasion • hawaiin queen
Images of war-torn Iraq? A’ole! No! It's just business as usual in the so-called “state” of Hawai’i.
hawaii indigenous • hawaii land rights • hawaii military • hawaii invasion • hawaiin queen
America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
American Presidents' Religious Affiliations
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
Celebrate Halloween with Tour of a U.S. Cemetery
Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.
halloween • cemetery • voodoo • tomb • grave
Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.
halloween • cemetery • voodoo • tomb • grave
Dogs and Presidents of the United States
Dogs have been cared about or owned by Presidents of the United States since 1850 and continues in the 21st century.
dogs owned by presidents • famous presidential dogs • presidential dogs • president kennedy and charlie • dogs in american history
Dogs have been cared about or owned by Presidents of the United States since 1850 and continues in the 21st century.
dogs owned by presidents • famous presidential dogs • presidential dogs • president kennedy and charlie • dogs in american history
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED......
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
President Cleveland's First Term
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
president grover cleveland • gold standard • protective tariff • bland allison silver purchase act • mayor of buffalo
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
president grover cleveland • gold standard • protective tariff • bland allison silver purchase act • mayor of buffalo
President Harrison Dies in Office
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
Term Limits for Parties?
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
U.S. Presidents Fact Sheet
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
White House Christmas Tree - 2007
White House Christmas trees and themes, role of the National Christmas Tree Association in providing the official tree and simulated holiday White House tours.
house christmas tree • christmas in washington dc • christmas tree in the white house • national christmas tree association • first christmas tree in white house
White House Christmas trees and themes, role of the National Christmas Tree Association in providing the official tree and simulated holiday White House tours.
house christmas tree • christmas in washington dc • christmas tree in the white house • national christmas tree association • first christmas tree in white house
ALMOST PRESIDENT: LEVI P. MORTON
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART III
The Presidents who served at the end of the 19th century compiled excellent records, which helped their political careers after the war. Some were genuine war heroes displaying courage and leadership on the battlefields. One served with ability and integrity at home. All showed the signs of leadership that made them President.
arthur • cleveland • harrison • mckinley • civil war
The Presidents who served at the end of the 19th century compiled excellent records, which helped their political careers after the war. Some were genuine war heroes displaying courage and leadership on the battlefields. One served with ability and integrity at home. All showed the signs of leadership that made them President.
arthur • cleveland • harrison • mckinley • civil war
Gilded Age Politics
An examination of the political process today as opposed to the process a hundred years ago.
american history; gilded age politics; u.s. politi
An examination of the political process today as opposed to the process a hundred years ago.
american history; gilded age politics; u.s. politi
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