| − | Harrison delivered the longest [[inaugural address]] the day he was elected at over two hours long. He did so without a jacket, which may have contributed to his death. | + | Harrison delivered the longest [[inaugural address]] in U.S. history (over two hours) on a cold rainy day. During the election, the Democrats attempted to make an issue of Harrison's age (68), and in an attempt to show his fitness, he did not wear a coat, which may have contributed to his contracting pneumonia. |