Which number president was B. Harrison?
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23rd
Took office in 1889.
💡 Did you know? Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 election despite fewer popular votes than his rival: thanks to a majority in the Electoral College.
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When was Benjamin Harrison president?
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1889 to 1893
Between Cleveland's terms.
💡 Did you know? During Harrison's term six new states were admitted to the Union: a record.
Which earlier president, in office for only a month, was his grandfather?
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William Henry Harrison
A presidential dynasty.
💡 Did you know? His grandfather William Henry Harrison was also president: the only grandfather-grandson pair in the White House.
Which party did B. Harrison belong to?
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Republican
He promoted tariffs and the navy.
💡 Did you know? Harrison was the first to have the White House wired for electricity: but fearing shocks the family barely touched the light switches.
What is curious about Harrison's term?
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between Cleveland's terms
He beat Cleveland, then lost to him.
💡 Did you know? Harrison slotted exactly between Grover Cleveland's two terms: which is why Cleveland is both the 22nd and 24th president.
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