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Harrison’s administration gave the country’s navy nineteen new vessels including two 12-inch and six 10-inch guns; most of the armament was made in the United States. There were also eighteen more vessels under construction. Some would mount 13 inch guns, and all armament would be domestically manufactured.
What president did nothing?
| Calvin Coolidge | |
|---|---|
| Vice President | None (1923–1925) Charles G. Dawes (1925–1929) |
| Preceded by | Warren G. Harding |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Hoover |
| 29th Vice President of the United States |
Who was the only President never elected?
Only Gerald Ford was never successfully elected as either President or Vice President, though he served in both positions.
What did Harrison do at the end of his presidency?
At the end of his administration Harrison submitted to the Senate a treaty to annex Hawaii; to his disappointment, President Cleveland later withdrew it. Substantial appropriation bills were signed by Harrison for internal improvements, naval expansion, and subsidies for steamship lines.
Who was the father of Caroline Harrison’s children?
Caroline’s father, a Presbyterian minister, performed the ceremony. The Harrisons had two children, Russell Benjamin Harrison (August 12, 1854 – December 13, 1936) and Mary “Mamie” Scott Harrison (April 3, 1858 – October 28, 1930).
Where was John Scott Harrison born and raised?
John Scott Harrison. Harrison was born on August 20, 1833, North Bend, Ohio, the second of Elizabeth Ramsey (Irwin) and John Scott Harrison’s ten children. His paternal ancestors were the Harrison family of Virginia, whose immigrant ancestor, Benjamin Harrison, arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, circa 1630 from England.
What was the most perplexing domestic problem Harrison faced?
The most perplexing domestic problem Harrison faced was the tariff issue. The high tariff rates in effect had created a surplus of money in the Treasury. Low-tariff advocates argued that the surplus was hurting business. Republican leaders in Congress successfully met the challenge.