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| Benjamin Harrison | |
 Mr. Harrison | |
| Political party: | Republican (1856–1901) |
|---|---|
| Education: | Farmer's College
Miami University |
| Religion | Presbyterianism |
| Born | August 20, 1833 |
| Died | March 13, 1901 (aged 67) |
Benjamin Harrison was the President of the United States between Grover Cleveland's two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland actually won the popular vote, but thanks to the electoral college, Harrison won. His presidency wasn't very significant, but there were a few major events. He was able to handle diplomatic crises with Italy and Chile, avoiding potential war. He lost re-election to former president Grover Cleveland.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Appointed Frederick Douglass as the Minister to Haiti
- First President to take on corporate power in the interest of helping small businesses
- Signed the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
- Passed the Dependent Pension Act – which gave much needed funds to American veterans
- Fought in the Civil War
- Avoided a war between Italy and Chile
Cons
- Lost the popular vote and was elected with the help of New York party bosses, like Bush Jr and Trump after him
- Became wildly unpopular because of his tariff hikes
- Caused the Panic of 1893 with the Sherman Silver Bill
- Jim Crow laws began to crop up in the South during his presidency
- Was ruthless with American military power
- Was nicknamed ‘The Human Iceberg’ because of his cold nature
