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Benjamin Harrison #23

Benjamin Harrison #23. Benjamin Harrison Born August 20th 1833 in North Bend, Ohio Parents: John Scott Harrison, Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin. He was the 5th of 13 children. Grandpa was 9th president William Henry Harrison. Early life. Family was wealthy.

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Benjamin Harrison #23

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  1. Benjamin Harrison #23

  2. Benjamin Harrison • Born August 20th 1833 in North Bend, Ohio • Parents: John Scott Harrison, Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin. • He was the 5th of 13 children. • Grandpa was 9th president William Henry Harrison.

  3. Early life • Family was wealthy. • Grew up on a 600 acre farm given to his dad from his grandpa. • Dad was a U.S. Congressman, witch lead him into politics.

  4. Education. • Harrison went to a log cabin school, and was later tutored at home. • Attended Farmer’s school. • Later Attended Miami University (OH) in Oxford, where he studied law.

  5. Professional Life • Admitted to the BAR in 1854. • He worked as a successful lawyer for most of his life. • He served in the US Senate from 1881-1887.

  6. Family Life • Wife: Caroline Scott, later Mary Dimmick • Children: Russell, Mary, Elizabeth

  7. Politics • Harrison was a Republican. • Elected to the U.S. Senate and served until 1887

  8. Military • Joined the military in 1862 to fight in the Civil war. • Marched on Atlanta with general Sherman.

  9. Military Continued • Was promoted to Brigadier General. • Left military service after the war to resume practicing law.

  10. Becoming President • In 1888, Harrison received the republican nomination for president. • “He” selected Levi Morton as his running mate. • His opponent was the incumbent Grover Cleveland.

  11. Becoming President Continued • Harrison Lost the popular vote, but barely won the electoral college. • Elected president in 1888. • Lost to Grover Cleveland in the election of 1892.

  12. Important Actions as president. • Passed the Sherman Anti-Trust act. Stopped trusts and monopolies, but was not used during his presidency. • He passed the disastorous McKinely Tariff, which sought to protect industry • Passed the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, which created wrought havoc on the monetary system. • Passed dependent and disability pension act. Helped give benefits to war veterans who were disabled.

  13. Legacy • Harrison’s legacy is of mixed emotion,he is remembered as an average president. • Conserved national resources, tried to protect the civil rights of African Americans.

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