William Henry Harrison

This engraving of President William Henry Harrison was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Prior to retirement, Harrison was an officer in the United States Army, serving during the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812. Harrison came out of retirement in 1840 and won the presidential election. After serving only 32 days, however, Harrison became the first president to die in office. His term remains the shortest presidential tenure. Harrison's grandson, Benjamin, would be elected president in 1889.