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George Washington had the shortest speech, and was 135 words long.
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Which US President made the shortest inaugural speech?
That was George Washington's second inaugural speech in 1793. Click on the "Second George Washington Inaugural Speech" link below to read it. George Washington's 2nd inaugural address was the shortest in history.
Who served the shortest presidential term in history?
President Harrison, he had 4 weeks before dying of pneumonia, believed to be contracted at his 2 hour inaugural speech.
Which president had a speech 3 hours long then died the next month?
President William Henry Harrison He died two weeks after his inauguration because he gave a long speech during January, a cold month, with no coat, and no hat, he contracted pneumonia, and died.
Who was the shortest president in US History?
The shortest president is James Madison, and he was only 64 inches tall! The tallest president is Abraham Lincoln.
Who was the president that gave a two hour long speech at his inauguration?
William Henry Harrison; after giving his inaugural address in colder weather, he died of complications from pneumonia. His term was the shortest of any U.S. president.
