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There have been several people with this name:
- William Harrison (1534 - 1593) - English clergyman
- William Harrison (1553 - 1621) - Archpriest of the Catholic Church in England [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07143c.htm Catholic Encyclopedia article)
- William B. Harrison, Jr. - chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase
- William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman) (1896-1990) - U.S. Congressman from Wyoming and great-great-grandson of the President
- William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) - the ninth President of the United States
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Democrats Make Historic Pick: It's Obama
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0400
Democrats officially chose Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, making him the first African-American to head a major-party ticket. Obama made a brief appearance at the convention after running mate Joe Biden revved up the crowd.
Transcript: Joe Biden's Acceptance Speech
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:42:00 -0400
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Transcript: Bill Clinton's Prime-Time Speech
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:25:00 -0400
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Encyclopedia Americana: William Henry Harrison - A detailed biography written for students. Includes inaugural addresses and a fact file.
The American President: William H. Harrison - Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links.
Meta Description: [ In-depth essays created by the University of Virginia on William Henry Harrison’s life and administration. ]
William Henry Harrison - Short biography from the official White House site.
Meta Description: [ Biography of William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States (1841). ]
William Henry Harrison - Provides a biography of American President William Henry Harrison.
Meta Description: [ William Henry Harrison (February 9 , 1773 - April 4 , 1841) was the ninth (1841) President of the United States and the first to die while in office. ]
William Henry Harrison - Indiana Governor - Short biography and portrait. Focuses on Harrison's role in Indiana government.
William Henry Harrison: Inaugural Address - Complete text of address given Thursday, March 4, 1841, along with a brief overview of the circumstances in which it was given.
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