Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington, our nation’s chief executives have used their speeches to outline a vision for America’s future and rouse the American people to ...

And some even think a windy and rainy day in 1841 led to President William Henry Harrison catching a cold that ended up killing him one month later. For this year's inauguration, officials have ...

If there's two things people know about William Henry Harrison, it's that he gave the longest inauguration speech, but was president for the shortest amount of time. His address lasted nearly two ...

and the most historically significant fatality was that of William Henry Harrison in 1841. Harrison decided to brave the elements and deliver the longest inauguration speech ever, an oration lasting ...

He was born in Virginia, but some say there is a case to be made that he should be considered an Ohio president.

The National Weather Service said Harrison's Inauguration Day began with a morning low of 34 degrees and eventually reached 51 degrees in the afternoon. While it rained, there are no reliable ...

William Henry Harrison’s inaugural address in 1841 lasted an hour and 40 minutes in “cloudy, cold and blustery” weather, which Harrison braved “without a hat or overcoat,” according to ...