Due to his military career, William Henry Harrison became the frontrunner of the Whig Party—a new political faction assembled by opposition to Jackson. Despite his aristocratic Virginian roots, the ...

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

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, ...

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!

William Harrison is professor emeritus in the Department ... Delegates and serving as president of the Michigan Basin Geological Society. In 2001, Harrison served as general chairman for the Eastern ...

In honor of William Henry Harrison’s birthday, the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin will be open Sunday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Grandson of William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison managed ... Although he endorsed protectionist tariffs in general, Harrison negotiated reciprocal trade agreements that set the pattern ...