william henry harrison
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Definition
Proper noun: * William Henry Harrison: The ninth President of the United States, who served the shortest term in U.S. history. He died of pneumonia just 31 days after his inauguration.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- William Henry Harrison was the first U.S. president to die in office.
- The campaign of 1840, which elected William Henry Harrison, is famous for its slogans and log cabin symbolism.
- A detailed biography of William Henry Harrison covers his military career in the War of 1812 and his brief presidency.
Advanced Usage
- "The Harrison Administration": While extremely brief, this term can refer to the official period of his presidency and the actions of his cabinet.
- The Harrison administration was marked by a struggle over patronage appointments.
- "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too": This was the famous campaign slogan from the 1840 election, referencing Harrison's nickname "Old Tippecanoe" (from the Battle of Tippecanoe) and his running mate, John Tyler.
- The phrase "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" is a staple of American political history.
Variants and Related Words
- President Harrison: A common shortened reference.
- President Harrison's inaugural address was the longest on record.
- Old Tippecanoe: A nickname for William Henry Harrison, derived from his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.
- Supporters hailed Old Tippecanoe as a war hero.
Synonyms
- The ninth president: A descriptive synonym referencing his numerical order.
- President Harrison: A formal, common synonym.
Related Phrases
- "Log cabin campaign": The 1840 presidential campaign which portrayed Harrison as a man of the people born in a log cabin, despite his aristocratic Virginia background.
- Historians study the log cabin campaign as an early example of modern political imagery.
Noun
- 9th President of the United States; caught pneumonia during his inauguration and died shortly after (1773-1841)