William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history.

William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his 32nd day, he …

May 3, 2024 · His friends included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Harrison grew up at Berkeley, a tobacco plantation owned by his family and farmed by …

Oct 29, 2009 · William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), America’s ninth president, served just one month in office before dying of what his doctor said was pneumonia. Harrison's tenure, from …

Full Name: William Henry Harrison Nicknames: "Old Tippecanoe"; "Old Tip" Born: February 9, 1773, in Berkeley, Virginia Died: April 4, 1841, in Washington, D.C. Father: Benjamin Harrison …

Jan 17, 2025 · William Henry Harrison (born February 9, 1773, Charles City county, Virginia [U.S.]—died April 4, 1841, Washington, D.C., U.S.) was the ninth president of the United …

With his financial status altered, Harrison arranged a commission into the Army infantry, aided by his father’s friends and President George Washington.

Harrison’s primary task as governor was to secure more land for white settlers. He negotiated treaties for millions of acres in exchange for small amounts of money. When Native Americans …

On April 4, 1841, he died--the first President to die in office--and with him died the Whig program. Take a look at presidential biographies made by kids and videos about service from the …

Feb 13, 2023 · In 1792, President George Washington replaced General Arthur St. Clair with General “Mad Anthony” Wayne as head of the western army. Wayne quickly took a liking to …