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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>
'''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>
==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.
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[[Category:Presidents of the United States|Harrison, Benjamin]]
[[Category:Presidents of the United States|Harrison, Benjamin]]