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Yafa does it again !
Harrison's immediate predecessor, Martin Van Buren was born in 1782. Harrison was 68 when he took office; Van Buren, 54. Harrison was only President 31 days. He caught pneumonia during his 105 minute inaugural speech (March 4, 1841) and died April 4, 1841. Thus, 1841 was one of only two years that the US had 3 Presidents in one year: Van Buren, Harrison, and John Tyler, who succeeded Harrison.
[This message was edited by Doriangreyed on 06-25-03 at 01:52 AM.]
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