William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison was a military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States. His presidency was the shortest in U.S. history, as he died just 31 days after his inauguration. Harrison was the first president to die in office, leading to a brief constitutional crisis. He was known for his military career, including victories in the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Battle of the Thames. Harrison's political career included serving as governor of the Indiana Territory and representing Ohio in the House of Representatives. He won the 1840 presidential election but died shortly after taking office.