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William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States. A professional soldier, Harrison won fame for his victories in the Northwest Territory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 and at Tippecanoe in 1811. Harrison’s family played a role in U.S. politics for several generations: His father, Benjamin Harrison, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his grandson, also named Benjamin Harrison, was the nation’s 23rd president.
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Harrison, William Henry; President of the United States
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