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The President

Benjamin Harrison is the only United States president elected from the State of Indiana. Not only was he the 23rd president (serving from 1889-1893), but he was also the centennial president, inaugurated 100 years after George Washington.

Harrison put national strength first, yet arbitration and noninterference would be the policy. He proclaimed:

“We have a clear right to expect that no European government will seek to establish dependencies upon territory off…independent American States.”

Harrison was truly one of the first American presidents to succeed in foreign policy and matters beyond our shores. He increased the nation as a player in global trading and therefore dealt with the resulting tariff issues.

Relations with Central America were established during his presidency. The Pan-American Games is a lasting institution created from this alliance.

When Secretary of State, James G. Blaine became ill in 1890, Harrison played a larger role in directing foreign affairs. His knowledge of international law guided him in making policy. He was especially inter

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Benjamin Harrison: Life Before the Presidency

Benjamin Harrison came to the presidency with little executive experience but great confidence in his own abilities. Born into a family with a legacy of political involvement, Benjamin Harrison believed that he was destined for important work. After all, he was the great-grandson of Colonel Benjamin Harrison of Virginia, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His grandfather, William Henry Harrison ("Old Tippecanoe"), was the ninth President of the United States, and his father, John Scott Harrison, served as a congressman.

Born on August 20, 1833, Benjamin had a relatively comfortable rural upbringing in North Bend, Ohio. As a child, he hunted, fished, hauled wood, tended livestock, and studied at home with private tutors. Being surrounded by family and friends gave Benjamin a sense of order and self-assurance that he carried with him throughout his life. This mark of confidence, however, translated into what others perceived as arrogance. Harrison developed a stiff and formal personality—so aloof was he as President that e

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Benjamin Harrison

President of the United States from 1889 to 1893

This article is about the president of the United States. For other people with the same name, see Benjamin Harrison (disambiguation).

Benjamin Harrison
Harrison in 1896
In office March 4, 1889 – March 4, 1893
Vice President	Levi P. Morton
Preceded by	Grover Cleveland
Succeeded by	Grover Cleveland
In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by	Joseph E. McDonald
Succeeded by	David Turpie
Born	(1833-08-20)August 20, 1833 North Bend, Ohio, U.S.
Died	March 13, 1901(1901-03-13) (aged 67) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Resting place	Crown Hill Cemetery
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Branch/service	U.S. Army (Union Army)
Years of service	1862–1865
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Unit	Army of the Cumberland
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Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the 23rd president of the United State