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Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison. 23 rd president 1 term Dominique S.-4S. Introduction. Born: August 20 th North Bend, Ohio Died: March 13 th ,1901 Elected: March 4 th , 1889 Political Party: Republican. Early Life and Education. Parents: John and Elizabeth Scott

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Benjamin Harrison

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  1. Benjamin Harrison 23rd president 1 term Dominique S.-4S

  2. Introduction Born: August 20thNorth Bend, Ohio Died: March 13th,1901 Elected: March 4th, 1889 Political Party: Republican

  3. Early Life and Education • Parents: John and Elizabeth Scott • Siblings: 10 other siblings (second oldest) • Benjamin Harrison was born in his Grandfather William’s house • At 14 years old Benjamin Harrison went to Carry’s Academy near Cincinnati, Ohio • In 1850 Benjamin Harrison went to Miami University in Oxford, He graduated in 1852

  4. Family Life • Benjamin Harrison was married two times • Benjamin’s 1st wife was named Caroline Lavinia Scott (1832-1892) • Benjamin’s 2nd wife was named Mary Scott Lord Dimmick • Benjamin Harrison had 4 children but had no pets

  5. The Election • Benjamin Harrison chose Levi P. Mortan as a vice president • Benjamin Harrison ran against Grover Clevlend

  6. Significant Events in Presidency • Benjamin Harrison entered the Civil War as a second lieutenant. • Governor Morton made Benjamin Harrison a colonel • In summer 1864 Benjamin led his soldiers to Georgia.

  7. Interesting Facts • Benjamin Harrison had 4 kids • Benjamin Harrison had 10 other siblings • Benjamin and his grandfather were both presidents before. • Benjamin Harrison was the first president to live in the White House with electricity.

  8. Work Cited • http://www.factmonster.com • Benjamin Harrison by: Megan M. Gunderson. 2009.

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