Ending the shortest tenure of any president in American history, William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841, just 31 days after taking office. Harrison's death would spark a political and constitutional crisis centered around his vice president and successor John Tyler. Was Tyler really president in his own right, or just a caretaker until the next election? Explore the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land in THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT now streaming in the @PBS App → ht

On his Inauguration Day, William Henry Harrison reportedly wanted to show that he was strong enough to serve as president by delivering a very long speech without wearing a coat or hat. Several weeks later, Harrison became sick. One month after he was sworn-in, Harrison died. It was the first time in the country’s history that a president had died in office. For more on America's ninth president, go to http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americas-presidents-william-henry-harrison/3806092.html |