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Impact of Harrison's death The William Henry Harrison Memorial in North Bend, Ohio. Harrison's death called attention to an ambiguity in Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the Constitution regarding succession to the presidency. The Constitution clearly provided for the vice president to take over the "Powers and Duties of the said Office" in ...
Nov 16, 2009 · President William Henry Harrison dies after serving only 32 days in office on this day in 1841. Harrison holds the unfortunate presidential record of shortest term in office.
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Apr 4, 2016 · Many believe that history’s lengthiest inaugural address led directly to the briefest of presidencies as Harrison died exactly one month later on April 4, 1841—with the official cause...
Oct 29, 2009 · William Henry Harrison was an Army general, governor, congressman and senator before becoming the ninth U.S. president and the first to die in office.
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Exactly one month after taking the oath of office, Harrison was dead. It was the most fleeting presidency ever, lasting one scant month. William Henry Harrison was buried near his home in North Bend, Ohio.
Apr 2, 2014 · On April 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison died in the White House, before his wife had even moved to Washington, D.C. to become first lady. Harrison was the first president to die in office.
May 8, 2024 · He was the oldest man, at age 67, ever elected president up to that time, the last president born under British rule, and the first to die in office—after only one month’s service. His grandson Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States (1889–93).
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