After his inauguration as the 23rd President, Harrison focused on foreign policy. The crowning achievement of his foreign policy was the Pan-American Congress in 1889 - which strengthened American ...

International affairs engaged Harrison's administration more than any president since Lincoln. The first Pan-American conference was held in 1889. In the Pacific, Harrison established Samoa as an ...

A Republican, Benjamin Harrison campaigned against Grover Cleveland in defense of the protective tariff, as well as sound currency, pensions for Civil War veterans, and efficiency in office.

served as the nation’s 22nd president from 1885 to 1889 and was the first Democrat elected after the Civil War. He lost the ...

Elizabeth Von Tersch, Senior Editor Tour the home of the only U.S. president from Indiana, Benjamin Harrison, who served from 1889 to 1893. Historic house fans will enjoy touring the 10,000 square ...

International affairs engaged Harrison's administration more than any president since Lincoln. The first Pan-American conference was held in 1889. In the Pacific, Harrison established Samoa as an ...