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Why did Benjamin Harrison lose reelection?
Cleveland defeated Harrison for reelection in 1892, due to the growing unpopularity of high tariffs and high federal spending. He returned to private life and his law practice in Indianapolis. He died at his home in Indianapolis in 1901 of complications from influenza.
Why did people vote for Benjamin Harrison?
The Republicans chose Harrison because of his war record, his popularity with veterans, his ability to express the Republican Party’s views, and the fact that he lived in the swing state of Indiana.
Who is Benjamin Harrison’s vice president?
Levi P. Morton1889–1893
Benjamin Harrison/Vice presidents
Who did George W Bush run against?
Bush, a Republican from Texas, took office following a narrow victory over Democratic incumbent vice president Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election. Four years later, in the 2004 presidential election, he defeated Democrat nominee John Kerry to win re-election.
Which president died while sick?
Harrison died just 31 days after his inauguration, and had the shortest presidency in U.S. history….
| William Henry Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Died | April 4, 1841 (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Harrison Tomb State Memorial |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican (before 1828) Whig (1836–1841) |
Who was the first President born in Hawaii?
Birth places
| Date of birth | President | State of birth |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 1946 | Donald Trump | New York |
| July 6, 1946 | George W. Bush | Connecticut |
| August 19, 1946 | Bill Clinton | Arkansas |
| August 4, 1961 | Barack Obama | Hawaii |
Did George Washington run against anyone?
Incumbent President George Washington was elected to a second term by a unanimous vote in the electoral college, while John Adams was re-elected as vice president. Washington was essentially unopposed, but Adams faced a competitive re-election against Governor George Clinton of New York.
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