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=Battles=
=Battles=
Harrison fought in many battles against the Indian [[confederacy]], including [[Tecumseh's War]] leading him to have the nickname William "Tecumseh" Harrison. Also fighting another battle near the [[Tip a Canoe River]], known for its dangerous rapids earned another nickname "Tip a Canoe."
Harrison fought in many battles against the Indian [[confederacy]], including [[Tecumseh's War]] leading him to have the nickname William "Tecumseh" Harrison. Also fighting another battle near the [[Tippecanoe River]], known for its dangerous rapids earned another nickname "Tippecanoe."
=Presidential Campaigns=
=Presidential Campaigns=
Harrison's first campaign was against [[Martin Van Buren]] in 1836. He tried again in 1840 and won easily, likely due to his military victories. Notable was his campaign slogan "Tip a Canoe and [[Taylor|Zachary Taylor]] to." Harrison ran as a [[Whig]], and was the first Whig candidate to win.
Harrison's first campaign was against [[Martin Van Buren]] in 1836. He tried again in 1840 and won easily, likely due to his military victories. Notable was his campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and [[Tyler|John Tyler]] too." Harrison ran as a [[Whig]], and was the first Whig candidate to win.
=Pneumonia=
=Pneumonia=
Harrison's only notable act during his presidency was to a special meeting of [[Congress]] because [[Henry Clay]] said not to. The session was to discuss finance of the country. Becuase of his short presidentcy, he was unable to pass many bills and tariffs supported by the whigs.
Harrison's only notable act during his presidency was to a special meeting of [[Congress]] because [[Henry Clay]] said not to. The session was to discuss finance of the country. Becuase of his short presidentcy, he was unable to pass many bills and tariffs supported by the whigs.
=Dying=
=Death=
Harrison died on April 4, 1841 of complications from pneumonia.
Harrison died on April 4, 1841 of complications from pneumonia.
[[Category:Biographies]]
[[Category:Biographies]]