William Henry Harrison

Birth-Death: (1773 - 1841 ) Term: (1841 )

During President Harrison's short term of office, the nation was mostly static. It was thirty years after the U.S. had defeated the British in the War of 1812, and the nation was slowly continuing to grow.

Major Events with William Harrison

1840 - Election of 1840

    The Election of 1840 was the first time a Whig president was elected. William Henry Harrisson ran for the presidency as a wise general who fought in the war of 1812 and won some crucial battles. His campaign slogan "Tippiecanoe and Tyler too" was heard across the United States.