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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.
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What president has the longest inauguration ceremony?
William Henry Harrison had the longest inauguration in history. He stood out in front of the Capitol building for two hours giving a speech in the pouring rain without an overcoat, gloves, or had. He died a month later of pneumonia as a result.
What president died after 4 months in office?
William Henry Harrison was inaugurated on March 4, 1841 and died just one month later, on April 4, 1841. Harrison (9th US president) gave a two hour inaugural speech in a cold rain without a coat or hat, caught pneumonia, and died a month later.
Who was the first vice president to become president when the previous officeholder died?
John Tyler was the 1st VP to become president, occurring when William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia. (Harrison's inauguration speech was 1 hr. and 40 mins. long; Harrison caught a cold and 4 weeks later, he died)
Which president died within a month of his inaugural?
William Henry Harrison gave an hour and forty-five minute inaugeral address in a snowstorm. He died a month later of pneumonia.
Who was William Henry Harrison's Vice President?
John Tyler was Harrison's vice-president. He became President when Harrison died on April 4, 1841, after just one month in office.
