The president was William Henry Harrison, who had been sworn in on March 4, 1841. On the day the news article was published, April 1, 1841, Harrison actually was fighting for his life.

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 served as President of the United States from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. The shortest term of any Chief Executive.

From William Henry Harrison’s shortest term to Barack Obama’s historic presidency, this timeline covers over 160 years of American leadership.

But the ninth president won his race in 1840 using tactics familiar to most of us today. On February 9, 1773, future U.S. president William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia.

No one as old as William Henry Harrison had ever run for president. Even his supporters knew that was a problem. Two presidential candidates face off in a rematch. One candidate, his affluent ...

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.

William Henry Harrison 1841. At a Glance Video Search Life Portrait Survey Result. Life Facts. Birth Date February 9, 1773; Death Date April 4, 1841; ... Benjamin Harrison, also elected president.

Some Ohioans insist William Henry Harrison should be considered an Ohio president. While he was born in Virginia, a British colony at the time, he started the military career that ultimately led ...

William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, is buried in North Bend, 15 miles west of Cincinnati. The tomb is marked by a 60-foot limestone brick obelisk on a hilltop along U ...

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.