1. Benjamin
Harrison

2. His great-grandfather was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
His grandfather, William Henry Harrison, was himself president in 1840.

3. His administration helped move the presidency and the nation into the world arena as a major economic and military power.

4. Ordered that the flag be flown over the White House, as well as other federal buildings.
With his encouragement, nearly every public school in America began to raise the flag daily.

5. Harrison continued to fight for Civil Service Reform.
Witnessed an increase in the number of states to the Union:
North and South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington.

7. He was afraid to use them in them for fear of shock.
Saw new innovations introduced in the White House such as electric lights.
He was afraid to use them in them for fear of shock.