Biography, US Presidents, Benjamin Harrison (1889 to 1893)

Benjamin Harrison (1889 to 1893) was the 23rd President of the United States.

He was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States.

He served as a Senator from Indiana prior to his election as President.

Harrison was a strong advocate for tariff protection and civil service reform.

He also supported the Sherman Antitrust Act, the first federal law to regulate monopolies.

During his administration, the United States expanded its influence in the Pacific, declared war on Spain, and annexed the Hawaiian Islands.

He was defeated for re-election by Grover Cleveland in the 1892 Presidential election.

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