Benjamin Harrison
23rd President
Born: 1833 Died: 1901 Served: 1889 - 1893

Vice-President Levi P. Morton
Political Party Republican
College Miami
Occupation Lawyer
Birthplace North Bend, Ohio
Place of Burial Indianapolis, Indiana

Pop Quiz Facts

* 1888: Defeats incumbent Grover Cleveland despite having fewer popular votes.
* 1890: Last major battle between American troops and Native Americans, the Battle of Wounded Knee, occurs on December 29.
* 1892: Loses to Grover Cleveland in rematch of 1888 presidential campaign.

Interesting Facts

* Mrs. Caroline Harrison set up the first White House Christmas tree.
* The wearing of kid gloves to protect his hands from skin infection earned him the nickname of "Kid Gloves" Harrison.
* Harrison once made 140 completely different speeches in 30 days.

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