William Henry Harrison, though he represents Ohio in many history books, Harrison was born at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia.
He holds the unfortunate record for the shortest presidency, dying just 31 days after his inauguration.
John Tyler was Harrison’s Vice President and the first to ascend to the presidency due to the death of a predecessor.
He was nicknamed “His Accidency” by rivals who didn’t believe he should have full presidential powers.
William Henry Harrison – Though he represents Ohio in many history books, Harrison was born at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia.
He holds the unfortunate record for the shortest presidency, dying just 31 days after his inauguration.
John Tyler was Harrison’s Vice President and the first to ascend to the presidency due to the death of a predecessor.
He was nicknamed “His Accidency” by rivals who didn’t believe he should have full presidential powers.
Virginia isn’t called the “Mother of Presidents” for nothing. Eight U.S. presidents were born in the Old Dominion, a record that still stands today.
In this podcast, Lonnie and Carrie have a lively discussion concerning the breakdown of the “Virginia Dynasty” and the leaders who followed.
