Description: A complete collection of President Benjamin Harrison's addresses from February 1888 to February 1892, in chronological order, including all his campaign speeches, several important letter, and the numerous speeches delivered during his tours. It also includes extracts from his messages to Congress.
Brief description: Benjamin Harrison was an American statesman, lawyer, military officer, and the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. A grandson of U.S. President William Henry Harrison, Harrison played a major role in late 19th-century American politics, supporting civil rights legislation, economic modernization, naval expansion, and conservation efforts. Landmark legislation adopted during his presidency included the Sherman Antitrust Act and the McKinley Tariff that reshaped American business and trade policy. As an author and public thinker, Benjamin Harrison also wrote and spoke extensively on constitutional law, government, and national affairs.