William Henry Harrison's Podium

William Henry Harrison was known for fighting at the Battle of Tippecanoe and during the War of 1812. He ran for the presidential elections of 1836 and 1840, becoming inaugurated the 9th president on March 8, 1841. He wore no hat or overcoat and gave a two hour speech during a cold, wet day. He contracted pneumonia from that days weather and died April 4th that year. He was president for 32 days, making his term the shortest of any american president.