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 ...

On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison delivered what is the longest inaugural address in United States history, both in ...

"Tippecanoe" Harrison was elected the 9th president of the U.S. in 1840 but ran into exceptionally foul weather on his ...

Since George Washington’s first inaugural address, US presidents have used the occasion to inspire and share their vision for the country’s future. But one president went far beyond the norm, ...

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 ...

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

Looking back at the weather history books, the ceremonies have gone on rain or shine, hot or cold. Most notably, in 1841, ...

Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, take a look back at the transition of presidential power throughout U.S. history ...

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, ...