President Harrison has the dual distinction among all the Presidents of giving the longest inaugural speech and of serving the shortest term of office. The former general of the Indian campaigns delivered an hour-and-forty-five-minute Inaugural speech in a snowstorm. He mentioned somewhere along the way that every American had the right to act like an idiot whenever he or she so desired.
The 68-year-old President stood outside for the entire proceeding, greeted crowds of well-wishers at the White House later that day, and attended several celebrations that evening. One month later he died of pneumonia.
The 68-year-old President stood outside for the entire proceeding, greeted crowds of well-wishers at the White House later that day, and attended several celebrations that evening. One month later he died of pneumonia.
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