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The president who served the shortest term—just a single month—but whose victorious election campaign rewrote the rules for candidates seeking America's highest office William Henry Harrison died just thirty-one days after taking the oath of office in 1841. Today he is a curiosity in American history, but as Gail Collins shows in this entertaining and revelatory biography, he and his career are worth a closer look. The son of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Harrison was a celebrated general whose exploits at the Battle of Tippecanoe and in the War of 1812 propelled him into politics, and in time he became a leader of the new Whig Party, alongside Daniel Webster and Henry Cla...
Examines the life of the man who became the ninth president of the United States.
Presents the life, career, and accomplishments of the ninth president of the United States.
On balance, Peterson concludes, Tyler demonstrated exemplary executive skills, and his presidency deserves more credit than it received for what was accomplished--and preserved--under difficult circumstances.
Often remembered as the president who died shortly after taking office, William Henry Harrison remains misunderstood by most Americans. Before becoming the ninth president of the United States in 1841, Harrison was instrumental in shaping the early years of westward expansion. Robert M. Owens now explores that era through the lens of Harrison’s career, providing a new synthesis of his role in the political development of Indiana Territory and in shaping Indian policy in the Old Northwest. Owens traces Harrison’s political career as secretary of the Northwest Territory, territorial delegate to Congress, and governor of Indiana Territory, as well as his military leadership and involvement ...
Presents a biography of William Henry Harrison, who was an iconic figure of the Old Northwest, governor, Indian fighter, general in the War of 1812, and ultimately president of the United States.