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William Henry Harrison the 9th President of the United States. He insisted on making a two hour long speech on a cold wet day, afterwards he contracted pneumonia and died 30 days into his term. (poetic justice?
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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.
The new president makes a speech after the inauguration ceremony what is the speech called?
the inaugural address.
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.
What was the length of the shortest presidency?
William Henry Harrison, who served for approximately 35 days in 1841. Harrison also gave the longest innaugural speech.
What role did the people play in Washington's inauguration in 1789?
The people took part in a large procession after Washington's address. The purpose of the celebrations surrounding the inauguration were to establish legitimacy for the new government and inspire popular backing.
