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Birth: February 9, 1773
Death: April 4, 1841
Term of Office: March 4, 1841-April 4, 1841
Number of Terms Elected: 1 Term - Died in office.
First Lady: Anna Tuthill Symmes
Nickname: "Tippecanoe"
William Henry Harrison Quote: "The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting the sacred exercise of the lawmaking functions of their government. "
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Major Events While in Office:
- Died after only 1 month of pneumonia most likely contracted while giving his inaugural speech.
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