Description: Print illustrating William Henry Harrison on his death bed, April 4, 1841. He is pictured with his niece, nephew, physician and members of his cabinet. Harrison was elected President of the United States in 1840 and became the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. Beneath the print's title are Harrison's last words: "I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more." These were spoken to his doctor, but were more likely directed at John Tyler, his vice president and next in succession. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06241
Subjects: Presidents--Death and burial; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
 

Description: Colored lithograph of William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States, ca. 1835-1857. Harrison was elected President of the United States in 1840 and became the first President to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06260
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Paintings
Places: New York (New York)
 

Description: Engraved portrait of William Henry Harrison, by R.W. Dodson from an original portrait by J.R. Lambdin painted for the National Portrait Gallery. Harrison was the ninth President of the United States. He was born in Charles County, Virginia, on February 9, 1773, son of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. After a successful military career in the War of 1812, Harrison made his home at North Bend just west of Cincinnati. He became the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06226
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Print depicting William Henry Harrison standing before a log cabin with the caption "General Harrison, the true friend of the people." Harrison was the Whig candidate for President in 1840 and his running mate was John Tyler. Their campaign slogan "Old Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" referred to Harrison's defeat of the Shawnee chief, Tecumseh, at Tippecanoe Creek in 1811. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06240
Subjects: Presidents--Election; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Presidential campaigns; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Engraved portrait of William Henry Harrison with the Arms of the United States. Harrison served in the Indian Wars under General Anthony Wayne and in the War of 1812. He was elected President of the United States in 1840 and became the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06239
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
 

Description: This image shows the memorial to William Henry Harrison in North Bend, Ohio, ca. 1935-1943. William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States. He served in that office just one month, dying of pneumonia on April 4, 1841. He was buried in North Bend, Ohio. The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06443
Subjects: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Monuments & memorials; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Inauguration Ball invitation requesting Miss Mary Johnson's presence at the ball for newly-elected president William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841. The embossed invitation reads "Tippencanoe Inauguration Ball. March 4, 1841. The Managers request the honor of Miss Mary Johnson's Company at Carver's Saloon, on Thursday Evening, 4th of March, 1841." Harrison died of pneumonia one month after the date of the ball, becoming the first president to die while in office. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06228
Subjects: Presidents--Inauguration--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
 

Description: Tomb of William Henry Harrison in North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, ca. 1924-1960. Harrison was the ninth President of the United States and the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. Harrison personally chose his burial site. His wife, Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison, along with two of their children and other relatives, are also buried here. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06232
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is the tomb of William Henry Harrison in North Bend, Ohio, in Hamilton County. The State of Ohio took ownership of the site in 1919. The eagle-topped pillars were added at this time. Construction of the 60-foot obelisk visible in the background began in 1924. Harrison was the ninth President of the United States and the first to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. Harrison personally chose his burial site. His wife, Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison, along with two of their children and other relatives, are also buried here. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06233
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio)
 

Description: This is the tomb of William Henry Harrison in North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, as it appeared in 1895. The stucco covering the brick and the flagstone roof were added to the tomb in 1879. Harrison was the ninth President of the United States and the first to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. Harrison personally chose his burial site. His wife, Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison, along with two of their children and other relatives, are also buried there. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06234
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Print depicting the tomb of William Henry Harrison on the Ohio River at North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, ca. 1835-1857. Harrison was elected President of the United States in 1840 and became the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06242
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of the William Henry Harrison tomb on the Ohio River at North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, ca. 1924-1960. Harrison was elected President of the United States in 1840 and became the first president to die in office when he succumbed to pneumonia in April 1841, just a few weeks after his inauguration. Construction of the obelisk on Harrison's gravesite was completed in 1924. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06246
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--Death and burial
Places: North Bend (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)