Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the 23rd president of the United States (1889-1893).
He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison and the only grandson of a president to himself become president. His home was in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a member of the Republican party and was elected to the White House in 1888, beating the incumbent, Grover Cleveland. He was the first president of the United States to use electricity in the White House. After Harrison served one full four-year term as president, Cleveland ran again. This time, he beat Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison | |
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23rd President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893 | |
Vice President | Levi P. Morton |
Preceded by | Grover Cleveland |
Succeeded by | Grover Cleveland |
United States Senator from Indiana | |
In office March 4, 1881 – March 4, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Joseph McDonald |
Succeeded by | David Turpie |
Personal details | |
Born | North Bend, Ohio | August 20, 1833
Died | March 13, 1901 Indianapolis, Indiana | (aged 67)
Cause of death | Influenza-related pneumonia |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Scott Harrison (1st wife) Mary Scott Lord Dimmick (2nd wife) |
Harrison's first wife was Carrie Harrison. After she died, he married Mary Dimmick Harrison. During the American Civil War Harrison was a colonel in the Union Army (later a brevet brigadier general). He was also a successful lawyer, arguing many cases before the United States Supreme Court. he died of influenza related pneumonia at age 67 in Indianapolis Indiana
Benjamin Harrison as president wanted to increase tariffs (a tax on goods that come into the country) for two reasons:
Harrison spent the money received from the tariffs to give money to injured American Civil War veterans.
Harrison was the first president to have a billion dollar budget for the government. People criticized him for that.
He also signed the Sherman Anti-Trust Act which gave the U.S. government the power to regulate big businesses.
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