Benjamin Harrison
23rd President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 8/20/1833 in North Bend, Ohio
- Died
- 3/13/1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana(Age 67)
- Burial Location
- Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
Term in Office
- Party
- Republican
- Years
- 1889 - 1893
- Running Mate
- Levi P. Morton
- Age When Elected
- 55
Significant Events
Sherman Antitrust Act
7/2/1890
First federal act to prohibit monopolistic business practices.
Electricity in the White House
1/1/1891
The White House was wired for electricity during his term.