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Whigs on the Loose

Election of 1836 Martin Van Buren for Democrats New political party called Whigs ran several candidates http://www.270towin.com/

The Van Buren Presidency 2 months into office economy hit with depression Panic of 1837 Van Buren a laissez-faire Sets up Federal Treasury

Election of 1840 Whigs have a shot after economic woes Rerun William Henry Harrison Log cabin Campaign http://www.270towin.com/

William Henry Harrison 68 yrs old Hero of the frontier Ran under the “Tippecanoe and Tyler too” Had many ailments

The Shortest Term 32 Days Died from combination of virus and the treatments given to him by doctors Snakes, opium, petroleum jelly Last Words “Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."

Strange History According to later legends, a Native Chief placed a curse on him, claiming that every President to be elected in a year divisible by 10 would die in office. Harrison, Lincoln (elected 1860), Garfield (elected 1880), McKinley (elected 1900), Harding (elected 1920), Roosevelt (elected 1940), and Kennedy all died in office. Ronald Reagan, elected in 1980, broke the curse.

Tyler Takes Over Whigs lost political opportunity with death of Harrison Tyler did not listen to his party Becomes Lame Duck President

Van B, Harrison & Tyler Movie 3 Facts about each President