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 ...

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

A complete timeline of American presidents from William Henry Harrison to Barack Obama. Discover their legacies, key moments, and historical impact in this in-depth look at U.S. history!

Born: March 29, 1790, in Greenway, Virginia... Following the sudden death of William Henry Harrison, Vice President John Tyler assumed the presidency. "His Accidency" quickly ran afoul of his own ...

Born: August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio... Grandson of William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison managed to unseat Grover Cleveland in the 1888 election. His economic policy may have ...

In honor of William Henry Harrison’s birthday, the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin will be open Sunday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.