Benjamin Harrison
23rd President of the United States
Born
August 20th, 1833
191 years ago
Died
March 13th, 1901
124 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. Was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the 9th President. Oversaw the admission of six new states into the Union. Implemented the Sherman Antitrust Act aimed at curbing monopolies. Contributed to the modernization of the United States Navy.
Signed the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890
Oversaw the admission of six states
Participated in the first Pan-American Conference
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