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Starting in 2016, I did a series of episodes covering the life of William Henry Harrison from birth to death. In case you were unable to listen as the episodes were released, they are as follows below:
| The Education of William Henry Harrison | Source Notes | Harrison’s life from birth to his education at Hampden-Sydney College (1773-1787) |
| Here and There or Maybe Over There: The Wandering Start of William Henry Harrison | Source Notes | Harrison’s training in medicine, involvement in an abolition society, and entry into the army (1787-1795) |
| Courtin’, Cavortin’, and Carryin’ On: Harrison’s Early Public Service | Source Notes | Harrison’s family life, career in territorial government, and his IN territorial governorship (1795-c. 1809) |
| The Battle of Tippecanoe | Source Notes | The lead up to and the battle of Tippecanoe (c. 1809-1811) |
| The Second American Revolution: This Time, It’s Personal | Source Notes | Harrison’s assumption of military command in the old Northwest during the War of 1812 (1811-1813) |
| To Arms, Eh? The Defense of Canada and the Death of Tecumseh | Source Notes | Harrison’s invasion of Canada and the end of his military career due to political intrigue (1813-1814) |
| Mr. Harrison Goes to Washington | Source Notes | Harrison’s election to the House of Representatives and defense of his military record (1814-1817) |
| The Era of Ill Feelings | Source Notes | The end of Harrison’s tenure in the House and his work in the OH State Senate (1817-1822) |
| Corrupt Bargains and Shallow Minds | Source Notes | Harrison’s election to the US Senate and his seeking of a higher paying office due to financial difficulties (1823-1828) |
| The Colombian Mission | Source Notes | Harrison takes up the post of US Minister to Gran Colombia as Andrew Jackson becomes president (1828-1829) |
| The Case of Harrison v Despotism | Source Notes | An examination of Harrison’s letter to Símon Bolívar of 27 September 1829 (1829) |
| Years of Struggle | Source Notes | Harrison’s return to the US, his personal struggles, and attempts to address the public issues of the Jackson era (1829-1835) |
| Keep the Ball A’Rollin: The Long Path to the White House | Source Notes | Harrison’s two presidential campaigns (1836-1840) |
| The Thirty Days | Source Notes | Harrison’s inauguration and short tenure as president (1841) |
| The Death Episode | Source Notes | Harrison’s death, what it meant for the presidency, and his legacy (1841) |