Challenges: As he had the most fleeting presidency in our history, William Henry Harrison died too soon to prove himself. His promises included a weak executive office (meaning the President did not ...

William Harrison ... and unbeknownst to Harrison, would be rejected by his successor and vice president, John Tyler. The Whigs, led by Henry Clay, fielded Harrison as a war hero candidate in ...

A complete timeline of American presidents from William Henry Harrison to Barack Obama. Discover their legacies, key moments, and historical impact in this in-depth look at U.S. history!

He was born in Virginia, but some say there is a case to be made that he should be considered an Ohio president.

Many historians will tell you it was pneumonia that killed President William Henry Harrison. The popular belief is that he developed the infection after catching a cold while delivering his ...

When John Tyler assumed the presidency upon the death of William Henry Harrison, critics referred to him as “His Accidency.” At fifty-one, Tyler was the youngest man yet to become president. Tyler, ...

Grandson of William Henry Harrison ... International affairs engaged Harrison's administration more than any president since Lincoln. The first Pan-American conference was held in 1889.