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A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
Item # 705650
April 13, 1841
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, March 26 and April 13, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Illness and then death
A nice pair of issues of the same title with the inauguration of President William Henry Harrison, and his death report one month later.
March 16: the entire front page and over half of page 2 is taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841". This is followed by the: "Vice President's Address". Page 3 has an editorial headed: "The (Inaugural Address" and a nearly full column report headed: "The Inauguration" with details on the various ceremonies.
April 13: all columns on pages 2 and 3 have wide, black mourning rules for the death of President Harrison. Page 2 has: "Death of Gen. Harrison" with the official report beginning: "An all-wise Providence having suddenly removed from this life, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, late President of the United States, we have thought it out duty...to make this afflicting bereavement known to the country...". Also: "Report Of The Physicians" and: "The Office of President".
Both issues are 4 pages, have scattered foxing, March 16 has a small piece from a margin affecting nothing, generally good condition.
AI notes: William Henry Harrison was inaugurated as the ninth president of the United States on March 4, 1841, delivering the longest inaugural address in American history, nearly two hours in length, on a cold, wet day in Washington, D.C. He chose not to wear an overcoat or hat, intending to project vigor despite being 68 years old, the oldest president to take office at that time. Within weeks, Harrison became ill—likely after exposure during public appearances—and developed what contemporary doctors diagnosed as pneumonia. His condition worsened rapidly, and he died on April 4, 1841, just 31 days after his inauguration, making his presidency the shortest in U.S. history. Harrison’s death created the first constitutional crisis over presidential succession, ultimately establishing the precedent that Vice President John Tyler would assume the full powers and title of president rather than serving merely as an acting executive.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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