On February 9, 1773, future U.S. President William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia. The enigmatic Harrison is best known for his premature death in office after 30 days. Harrison is one of the ...

William Henry Harrison served as President of the United States from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. The shortest term of any Chief Executive.

William Henry Harrison served as President of the United States from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. The shortest term of any Chief Executive. The highest office in the land was in uncharted ...

William Henry Harrison was raised on a Virginia plantation. Growing up, Harrison had no thought of becoming president. He wanted to be a physician. At age 14, he enrolled in college and later ...

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 ...

Sue Ann Painter talked about her book, William Henry Harrison: Father of the West, about the life and career of President William Henry Harrison.… read more Sue Ann Painter talked about her book ...