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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.
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First Ladies
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
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First Ladies of the USA.
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
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JOHN TYLER'S PRESIDENTIAL PRECEDENT
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
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A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART I
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
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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.
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President William Henry Harrison
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.
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