Harrison's Presidency
(Mar 1841-Apr 1841) (8h 1min, mar 4, 1841 y – 17h 15min, apr 4, 1841 y)
Description:
President Harrison’s election in 1840 → spoilsmen want jobs in 1841; Real leaders of Whig party saw Harrison as figurehead; Daniel Webster + Henry Clay would control Harrison; Harrison contracted pneumonia → Clay & Webster not in control; only lasted 4 weeks in office; relinquished presidency to Tyler
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Date:
8h 1min, mar 4, 1841 y
17h 15min, apr 4, 1841 y
~ 1 months