Harrison supported the McKinley Tariff, which raised prices on everything. Americans learned that protection from foreign goods meant protection from affordable prices.
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Sherman Antitrust Act
Harrison signed the Sherman Antitrust Act, then watched as courts ignored it. It was like passing a law against gravity…
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Electric Lighting
Harrison was the first president to have electric lighting in the White House, but he was afraid to touch the…
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Harrison's Formality
Benjamin Harrison was so formal, he made state dinners feel like job interviews. Presidential stiffness elevated to an art form.
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1888 Election
Harrison lost the popular vote but won the electoral college. Democracy is complicated, and sometimes the math doesn't add up…
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Land Rush Participation
Harrison presided over the Oklahoma Land Rush. It was like Black Friday shopping, but for real estate and with horses.
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Harrison's Beard
Benjamin Harrison had a magnificent beard that made him look more presidential than he actually was. Facial hair as political…
📅 June 9, 2025
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