The People's Presidential Candidate

The People's Presidential Candidate: Or The Life Of William Henry Harrison Of Ohio is a biography written by Richard Hildreth. The book tells the story of William Henry Harrison, a prominent American military officer and politician who served as the ninth President of the United States. The biography covers Harrison's early life, his military career, his political career, and his presidency.Born in Virginia in 1773, Harrison grew up in a prominent family and received a good education. He went on to study medicine, but eventually decided to pursue a career in the military. Harrison served in the Northwest Indian War, where he gained fame for his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe. He later served in the War of 1812, where he played a key role in the Battle of the Thames.After his military career, Harrison turned to politics. He served in various government positions in Ohio, including as a representative in Congress and as the governor of the Indiana Territory. In 1840, he was nominated as the Whig Party's presidential candidate, running against incumbent Martin Van Buren. Harrison won the election, but his presidency was short-lived. He died just 31 days into his term, making his presidency the shortest in American history.The People's Presidential Candidate provides a detailed look at Harrison's life and career, including his military exploits, his political achievements, and his brief presidency. The book also explores the political and social landscape of the United States during Harrison's time, providing readers with a broader understanding of the era. Overall, The People's Presidential Candidate is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most notable historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.