jan 30, 1891 - Issues Executive Order directing official mourning following the unexpected death of Treasury Secretary William Windom. Windom died of a heart attack moments after concluding a speech at a banquet in New York City. Windom's selection by Harrison had been politically risky because it involved rejecting the preferences of powerful New York Republican leaders. Windom had emerged as a trusted advisor to Harrison
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jan 30, 1891
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