President William Henry Harrison's record-setting inaugural address
Summary
President William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural speech in U.S. history, lasting nearly two hours in cold weather without a coat or gloves. He died of pneumonia just one month after taking office, making him the shortest-serving U.S. president.Key Facts
- William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States.
- His inaugural speech was almost two hours long—the longest on record.
- He delivered the speech in very cold weather without wearing a coat or gloves.
- Harrison developed pneumonia shortly after the inauguration.
- He died only one month after becoming president.
- This made him the shortest-serving president in U.S. history.
- Historian Sharon McMahon discussed Harrison’s legacy in a CBS News feature.
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