Tag Archives: Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the 23rd President of the United States between Grover Cleveland’s two non-consecutive terms.

August 20, 2024

Aug 2024

Consecutive Incumbent U.S. Presidential Elections

Nicholas A. Ferrell

I examine each case in U.S. history where there were consecutive presidential elections involving a candidate running as the incumbent president.

August 20, 2023

Aug 2023

Coolidge and Harrison in Bennington

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Calvin Coolidge described seeing then-President Benjamin Harrison speak when Coolidge was in college. I decided to find the story of Harrison’s 1891 orations in Bennington, Vermont.

November 30, 2021

Nov 2021

The Story of Billy Possum, President Hoover’s Pet Opossum

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“It has been named ‘Billy Possum,’ and for the present is to be retained in Rebecca’s cage.”

July 2, 2020

Jul 2020

Benjamin Harrison’s Memorable July 4, 1888

Nicholas A. Ferrell

On July 4, 1888, Benjamin Harrison accepted the Republican nomination for president from his home, and then received some special guests.