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Harrison, Benjamin - 1833–1901, 23d President of the United States (1889–93), b. North Bend, Ohio, grad. Miami Univ. (Ohio), 1852; grandson of William Henry Harrison. After reading law in Cincinnati, he moved (1854) to Indianapolis, where he was a lawyer and politician. He served in the Civil War as commander of an Indiana volunteer regiment and in 1865 was brevetted brigadier

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The Correspondence between Benjamin Harrison and James G. Blaine, 1882-1893 » Read Now
by Albert T. Volwiler. 314 pgs.

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Presidents from Hayes through McKinley, 1877-1901: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents (Chap. 5 "Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)") » Read Now
by Amy H. Sturgis. 235 pgs.

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This resource of primary documents and commentary spans from the Hayes through the McKinley administrations, selecting and describing five to ten of the foremost issues of the day. The actual texts of the presidents' positions, along with the opposing viewpoints, are presented. Helpful background...
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This resource of primary documents and commentary spans from the Hayes through the McKinley administrations, selecting and describing five to ten of the foremost issues of the day. The actual texts of the presidents' positions, along with the opposing viewpoints, are presented. Helpful background information and commentary clarifies the primary sources, accurately depicting this dynamic time in the country's past and providing an invaluable resource to any student of American history.
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From Hayes to McKinley: National Party Politics, 1877-1896 (Chap. VIII "The Billion-Dollar Congress: 1889-1891") » Read Now
by H. Wayne Morgan. 696 pgs.

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Facts about the Presidents: A Compilation of Biographical and Historical Data ("Benjamin Harrison: 23rd President" begins on p. 154) » Read Now
by Joseph Nashan Kane. 372 pgs.

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Presidential Campaigns (Chap. Twenty-Six "1888: Harrison, Cleveland, and the Tariff" and Chap. Twenty-Seven "1892: Cleveland's Return to Power") » Read Now
by Paul F. Boller Jr. 480 pgs.

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Presidential Anecdotes (Chap. Twenty-Three "Benjamin Harrison 1889-93") » Read Now
by Paul F. Boller Jr. 472 pgs.

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Encyclopedia of American Parties, Campaigns, and Elections ("Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901)" begins on p. 205) » Read Now
by William C. Binning, Larry E. Esterly, Paul A. Sracic. 484 pgs.

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In this comprehensive guide to the language of contemporary American politics, Binning offers clear descriptions of terms such as "soft money," "gerrymandering," and "blanket primary." Examples are frequently offered to help clarify definitions. Particular attention is given to the ever-changing...
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In this comprehensive guide to the language of contemporary American politics, Binning offers clear descriptions of terms such as "soft money," "gerrymandering," and "blanket primary." Examples are frequently offered to help clarify definitions. Particular attention is given to the ever-changing organizational structure of parties and contemporary electoral systems. This encyclopedia explains campaign finance reform laws and the Voting Rights Act. The more significant Supreme Court decisions in these areas are summarized, with an eye to giving readers a greater understanding of how these laws have been interpreted and applied. Brief biographies of important political figures such as presidents, vicepresidents, and congressional and party leaders are also included, along with a concise summary of every presidential election since 1789.
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The "Smallest Mistake": Explaining the Failures of the Hayes and Harrison Presidencies, in White House Studies » Read Now
by Douglas Steven Gallagher. 19 pgs.
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The President Benjamin Harrison Home, in White House Studies » Read Now
by Anne Moore. 10 pgs.