Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington, our nation’s chief executives have used their speeches ...

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

Looking back at the weather history books, the ceremonies have gone on rain or shine, hot or cold. Most notably, in 1841, ...

A president’s inauguration is a historic day, where scores of Americans travel across the country to see their new president ...

The presidential inauguration ceremony will take place on what could be the coldest inauguration day since 1985.

Due to his military career, William Henry Harrison became the frontrunner of the Whig Party—a new political faction assembled by opposition to Jackson. Despite his aristocratic Virginian roots, the ...

Many historians will tell you it was pneumonia that killed President William Henry Harrison. The popular belief is that he developed the infection after catching a cold while delivering his ...

In fourth place is the nation's ninth president, William Henry Harrison. Harrison was elected in 1841 at age 68, but his tenure as president was short-lived. He died 32 days into his first term ...

Inauguration Day weather has a long history of challenges. William Henry Harrison’s 1841 ceremony is infamous.

Born: August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio... Grandson of William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison managed to unseat Grover Cleveland in the 1888 election. His economic policy may have ...