Why William Henry Harrison Really Died (1841)

It’s April 4th. This day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died, just 30 days after his inauguration.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the myth about how Harrison died -- he gave a speech in awful weather - what we really know about his illness; and what kind of president he might have been.

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