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This biography examines the military and political career of Benjamin Harrison, who was a lawyer in Indiana and a general during the Civil War before becoming the 23rd president of the United States.
Quick Summary
Benjamin Harrison went from fighting in the Civil War as a general to becoming president in one of the closest elections in U.S. history, and this biography shows kids how a lawyer from Indiana beat the sitting president Grover Cleveland in a stunning upset. Kids will love learning about the clever campaign strategies, including how Harrison's supporters used the new telephone technology to spread their message and how the catchy slogan "Old Tippecanoe" helped him win the White House. If your kid likes reading about American history and presidents, they'll love this fast-paced biography that reads like a political thriller. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who want to discover a president who won the election but lost the popular vote.