Articles related to "William Henry Harrison"
The Life of William Henry Harrison
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
the life of william henry harrison • the first president to die in office • william henry harrison army • william henry harrison • campaigns against indians
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
the life of william henry harrison • the first president to die in office • william henry harrison army • william henry harrison • campaigns against indians
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
Fall of Prophetstown
While Tecumseh was away, Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison moved into attack position.
tecumseh • tenskwatawa • fall of prophetstown • the battle of tippecanoe • william henry harrison
While Tecumseh was away, Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison moved into attack position.
tecumseh • tenskwatawa • fall of prophetstown • the battle of tippecanoe • william henry harrison
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.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
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.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
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
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 Campaign Slogans
Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
presidential campaign slogans • campaign slogans • tippecanue and tyler too • john tyler • william henry harrison
Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
presidential campaign slogans • campaign slogans • tippecanue and tyler too • john tyler • william henry harrison
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
Black Hawk
Seeing the Treaty of 1804 as illegal, the Sauk War Chief Black Hawk rebelled against American control of his homeland.
black hawk • sauk • saukenuk • fox • fort madison
Seeing the Treaty of 1804 as illegal, the Sauk War Chief Black Hawk rebelled against American control of his homeland.
black hawk • sauk • saukenuk • fox • fort madison
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.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
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.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
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
Solving the Aroostook War
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
Tecumseh and the War of 1812
His alliance in ruins, Tecumseh sided with the British in the War of 1812.
tecumseh • shawnee • war of 1812 • whiskey treaties • william henry harrison
His alliance in ruins, Tecumseh sided with the British in the War of 1812.
tecumseh • shawnee • war of 1812 • whiskey treaties • william henry harrison
Tecumseh's Mission
Having already set out on his mission of unification, Tecumseh now sought to establish a base of operations to serve as the capital of his new nation.
tecumseh • tenskwatawa • prophetstown • william henry harrison • shawnee
Having already set out on his mission of unification, Tecumseh now sought to establish a base of operations to serve as the capital of his new nation.
tecumseh • tenskwatawa • prophetstown • william henry harrison • shawnee
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
The Curse of Tecumseh
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
United States invades Canada !
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
Year of Three American Presidents
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
election of 1840 • panic of 1837 • 1841 three presidents • martin van buren • william henry harrison
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
election of 1840 • panic of 1837 • 1841 three presidents • martin van buren • william henry harrison
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART II
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
van buren • harrison • tyler • polk • taylor
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
van buren • harrison • tyler • polk • taylor
Indiana Byways
Hoosier Hannah describes the the early history of Indiana and the territory governorship and the struggle to wrest the lands from the Native Americans.
indiana • hoosier • hannah • tecumseh • prophet
Hoosier Hannah describes the the early history of Indiana and the territory governorship and the struggle to wrest the lands from the Native Americans.
indiana • hoosier • hannah • tecumseh • prophet
Madison and War, War, War
Madison declares war in 1812. Government fractions want to invade Canada and Spanish Florida. Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe.
james madison • canada and spanish florida • william henry harrison • battle of tippecanoe • napoleonic wars
Madison declares war in 1812. Government fractions want to invade Canada and Spanish Florida. Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe.
james madison • canada and spanish florida • william henry harrison • battle of tippecanoe • napoleonic wars
President Martin Van Buren
The seventh president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, continued the policies of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson, in banking, indian removal, and slavery.
martin van buren • little magician • jacksonian • independent treasury • trail of tears
The seventh president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, continued the policies of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson, in banking, indian removal, and slavery.
martin van buren • little magician • jacksonian • independent treasury • trail of tears
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 Presidency of John Tyler
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
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
The Rise of Black Hawk
Striking with a small band of warriors, the Sauk war chief raged against the American presence in his homeland.
black hawk • the british band • ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak • saukenuk • sauk
Striking with a small band of warriors, the Sauk war chief raged against the American presence in his homeland.
black hawk • the british band • ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak • saukenuk • sauk
Tecumseh and the New Madrid ‘Quake
The Battle of Tippecanoe was short and ferocious with many casualties on both sides. Now, there is a ghostly army that marches in November.
tecumseh and new madrid earthquake • tecumseh’s curse • tecunseh’s prediction • tippecanoe • tenskwatawa
The Battle of Tippecanoe was short and ferocious with many casualties on both sides. Now, there is a ghostly army that marches in November.
tecumseh and new madrid earthquake • tecumseh’s curse • tecunseh’s prediction • tippecanoe • tenskwatawa
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.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
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.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
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
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
PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA: OLD QUESTIONS, NEW ANSWERS
Many of the classic presidential trivia questions now have new answers, thanks to some of our recent presidents. This article will help you amaze your friends with your knowledge and help prevent you from being stumped.
president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
Many of the classic presidential trivia questions now have new answers, thanks to some of our recent presidents. This article will help you amaze your friends with your knowledge and help prevent you from being stumped.
president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
The Politics of Millard Fillmore
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
The Antebellum Experience
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
The Life of Martin Van Buren
Born to a Dutch farmer and tavern-keeper in 1782, President Martin Van Buren's fastidious appearance belied his humble origins in Kinderhook, New York.
the life of martin van buren • martin van buren and andrew jackson • albany regency • martin van buren albany regency • martin van buren secretary of state
Born to a Dutch farmer and tavern-keeper in 1782, President Martin Van Buren's fastidious appearance belied his humble origins in Kinderhook, New York.
the life of martin van buren • martin van buren and andrew jackson • albany regency • martin van buren albany regency • martin van buren secretary of state
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.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
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.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
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.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
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.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 5
Beth Mitchell gives us an "in persona" look at an incident in 1813.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • living history • historical re-enactment • history
Beth Mitchell gives us an "in persona" look at an incident in 1813.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • living history • historical re-enactment • history
The History of the Indiana National Guard
The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.
indiana • national guard • united states • army • hoosiers
The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.
indiana • national guard • united states • army • hoosiers
America's most reliably haunted house
The Bell witch? Winchester house? No, the White House.
white • house • washington • d.c. • district
The Bell witch? Winchester house? No, the White House.
white • house • washington • d.c. • district
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Angelica Singleton Van Buren
Eighth president Martin Van Buren was a widower with four sons. The eldest "Van Buren Boy," Abraham, married Angelica Singleton, who became a substitute First Lady.
angelica singleton van buren • popular substitute first lady • eighth president martin van buren • abraham van buren • van buren boys
Eighth president Martin Van Buren was a widower with four sons. The eldest "Van Buren Boy," Abraham, married Angelica Singleton, who became a substitute First Lady.
angelica singleton van buren • popular substitute first lady • eighth president martin van buren • abraham van buren • van buren boys
College Education and American Presidents
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
History of Inaugural Balls
There is a long tradition of lavish celebrations marking the inauguration of presidents.
obama • inaugural balls • presidential parties • washington • clinton
There is a long tradition of lavish celebrations marking the inauguration of presidents.
obama • inaugural balls • presidential parties • washington • clinton
It's Time to End Presidents' Day!
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
george • washington • presidents • nixon • holiday
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
george • washington • presidents • nixon • holiday
New Year's Retrospective: 200 Years Ago
All of Europe was enmeshed in the Napoleonic Wars in 1809, but in North America Canadians and Americans were casting their eyes westward.
new year’s retrospective • 200 years ago • 1809 events • napoleonic wars • thomas jefferson
All of Europe was enmeshed in the Napoleonic Wars in 1809, but in North America Canadians and Americans were casting their eyes westward.
new year’s retrospective • 200 years ago • 1809 events • napoleonic wars • thomas jefferson
The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade, a unit made up of Canadian and U.S. members, brought together to fight as a commando unit during the battles of World War Two.
the devil's brigade • devil • brigade • wwii • vietnam
The Devil's Brigade, a unit made up of Canadian and U.S. members, brought together to fight as a commando unit during the battles of World War Two.
the devil's brigade • devil • brigade • wwii • vietnam
The Local Politics of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
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