Research Guides: U.S. Presidents &amp; Presidency: B. Harrison

Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was the great-grandson of the ninth president, William Henry Harrison.

Harrison died in Indiana in 1901.

Resources

Benjamin Harrison: Miller Center
Benjamin Harrison was born in 1833 in North Bend, Ohio, to a prominent family that had a legacy of political activism. After all, he was the grandson of the nation's ninth President, William Henry Harrison. Raised on a farm adjacent to his grandfather's vast estate, Harrison believed he was destined for greatness.
Benjamin Harrison: White House
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893, elected after conducting one of the first “front-porch” campaigns by delivering short speeches to delegations that visited him in Indianapolis.

Reference, Archives, & Primary Sources

Benjamin Harrison: Credo Reference
A Credo Reference landing page on Benjamin Harrison. This page includes links to reference works, journal articles, and a mind map.
Benjamin Harrison: The American Presidency Project
Information on Benjamin Harrison from The American Presidency Project.

Benjamin Harrison | 60-Second Presidents | PBS

Here's everything you need to know about Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, in just 60 seconds.