William Henry Harrison was the seventh and youngest child of Benjamin Harrison V and Elizabeth (Bassett) Harrison. Born on February 9, 1773, at See more

Tecumseh and Tippecanoe
Indian resistance to American expansion came to a head, with the leadership of Shawnee brothers See more

Inauguration
When Harrison came to Washington, he wanted to show that he was still the steadfast hero of Tippecanoe and that he was a better educated and more thoughtful man than the backwoods caricature … See more

Historical reputation
Among Harrison's most enduring legacies is the series of treaties that he negotiated and signed with … See more

Harrison began his political career when he temporarily resigned from the military on June 1, 1798, and campaigned among his friends and family for a post in the Northwest Territorial … See more

Ohio politician and diplomat
Harrison resigned from the army in 1814, shortly before the conclusion of the War of 1812, and returned … See more

Harrison had been physically worn down by many persistent office seekers and a demanding social schedule. On Wednesday, March 24, 1841, Harrison took his daily morning walk to local markets, without a coat or hat. Despite being caught in a … See more