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'''Benjamin Harrison''' was the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889-1893. He was born August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio.  He was the grandson of [[William Harrison]], who was ninth President.  He served in between the terms of [[Grover Cleveland]].  He died on March 31, 1901.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents, Benjamin Harrison]] by Susan Clinton, Children's Press, 1989.  </ref>
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'''Benjamin Harrison''' was the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889-1893. He was born August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio.  He was the grandson of [[William Harrison]], who was ninth President.  He served in between the terms of [[Grover Cleveland]].  Harrison's term was characterized by being full of federal spending and legislation including tariffs and other taxes.He died on March 31, 1901.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents, Benjamin Harrison]] by Susan Clinton, Children's Press, 1989.  </ref>
  
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==Early Political Career==
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Harrison's political career was foreshadowed by him being a grandson of late president [[William Henry Harrison]]
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Harrison fought in the [[Union]] during the [[American Civil War]].  In 1879 he was elected to [[United States Senate]] as a [[Republican]]. 
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==Significant Events During Benjamin Harrison's Presidency Term==
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In 1890, the [[Sherman Antitrust Act]], [[Sherman Silver Purchase Act]], and [[McKinley Tariff]] were passed into law.
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The [[Wounded Knee Massacre]] also occurred in 1890.
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==References==
 
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Benjamin Harrison

23rd President of the United States

Born August 20, 1833
Died March 13, 1901
Term 1889-1893
Political party Republican
Vice President Levi P. Morton
Preceded by Grover Cleveland
Succeeded by Grover Cleveland

Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889-1893. He was born August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio. He was the grandson of William Harrison, who was ninth President. He served in between the terms of Grover Cleveland. Harrison's term was characterized by being full of federal spending and legislation including tariffs and other taxes.He died on March 31, 1901. [1]

Early Political Career

Harrison's political career was foreshadowed by him being a grandson of late president William Henry Harrison

Harrison fought in the Union during the American Civil War. In 1879 he was elected to United States Senate as a Republican.

Significant Events During Benjamin Harrison's Presidency Term

In 1890, the Sherman Antitrust Act, Sherman Silver Purchase Act, and McKinley Tariff were passed into law.

The Wounded Knee Massacre also occurred in 1890.

References

  1. Encyclopedia of Presidents, Benjamin Harrison by Susan Clinton, Children's Press, 1989.