Benjamin Harrison
By: Keighley Botterill
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the twenty-third president of the United States. Some of the significant historical events was that he added six states to the Union. His presidency was most known for his order that increased respect for the American flag. By his order, the flag was waved above the white house, the government buildings, and the decree wanted it to be flown over every school. Benjamin Harrison was also a very religious man who taught Sunday school. In 1857, he became a deacon of the Presbyterian Church. Then was elected elder of the Church in 1861. Another one of his accomplishments was that he was a Brigadier general and he formed the regiment into an organized unit. The three important laws that were passed during his presidency was the Sherman Act that outlawed monopolies which was when one company dominates anything if they did not allow free trade. Another act was the McKinley Tariff Act that was designed to protect American manufacturers by raising taxes on imported goods. The last act was the Pension Bill. This act helped civil war veterans who could not work. Benjamin Harrison worked for the good of the people and he supported a strong army, the building of railroads, and the civil service reform.
Works Cited
"Benjamin Harrison." The World Book Encyclopedia . ed. .
"Benjamin Harrison." Encarta Refernce Library Premium 2005 . CD_ROM. ed. 2004.
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