William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history.

Dec 4, 2025 · William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States (1841) and the first to die in office.

Harrison’s primary task as governor was to secure more land for white settlers. He negotiated treaties for millions of acres in exchange for small amounts of money. When Native Americans refused to …

Oct 29, 2009 · William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), America’s ninth president, served just one month in office before dying of what his doctor said was pneumonia.

William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his 32nd day, he became the first to …

Apr 2, 2014 · On April 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison died in the White House, before his wife had even moved to Washington, D.C. to become first lady. Harrison was the first president to die in office.

May 3, 2024 · William Henry Harrison was inaugurated as the ninth president of the United States on March 4, 1841, but died thirty-one days later, making him the shortest-serving U.S. president.

Jun 24, 2025 · William Henry Harrison won election to the presidency because he was a war hero with little political baggage, could blame a current economic crisis on his opponent, and because his party …

Although Harrison was born in Virginia, nostalgia for heroes of the frontier, and his populist image as an Indian fighter and military hero resulted in a landslide victory.

Feb 13, 2023 · William Henry Harrison was an important historical figure because he served as the 9th President of the United States (1841), but his presidency was brief, lasting only 31 days.