Benjamin Harrison
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| Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the United States | |
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| 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
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents, Benjamin Harrison by Susan Clinton, Children's Press, 1989.
