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Presidents William Henry and Benjamin Harrison (BIO PPT Bundle)

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Biography presentation cover introducing President William Henry Harrison with his name and portrait
Opening cover of the William Henry Harrison biography
Biography slide identifying Harrison’s birthplace as Charles City County, Virginia, and birth date as February 9, 1773
Slide 2: Harrison’s birth date and birthplace
Family background slide naming Harrison’s parents as Benjamin Harrison V and Elizabeth (Bassett) Harrison
Slide 3: Introduction to Harrison’s parents
Family slide naming Harrison’s six siblings: Elizabeth, Anne, Benjamin VI, Lucy, Carter, and Sarah
Slide 4: Harrison and his six siblings
Biography slide on Harrison’s father: Continental Congress delegate, Declaration signer, and Virginia governor
Slide 5: His father’s political service
Education slide tracing Harrison’s home tutoring, entry to Hampden–Sydney College at 14, and three years of study
Slide 6: Home tutoring and college studies
Education slide tracing Harrison’s departure from college, boys’ academy attendance, and move to Philadelphia in 1790
Slide 7: Changes in Harrison’s schooling
Education slide stating that Harrison entered the University of Pennsylvania in April 1791 to study medicine
Slide 8: Harrison begins medical studies
Biography slide explaining that family financial limits led Harrison to leave medical school for a military career
Slide 9: Transition from medicine to the military
Military biography slide covering Harrison’s August 16, 1791 ensign commission at 18 and Fort Washington assignment
Slide 10: Army commission and first assignment
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Tracing the lives and legacies of two U.S. presidents connected by family ties, this teaching resource features PowerPoint presentations profiling William Henry Harrison and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison. Serving Ohio and Indiana in various elected capacities before reaching the White House, both Harrisons contributed to the early political history of the Midwest. These presentations explore their upbringings, noteworthy accomplishments prior to the presidency, events and policies during their respective administrations, and other details from their personal backgrounds. Suitable for lessons on 19th century history or civics, these slide decks total 149 pages covering influential leaders whose experiences intertwined across generations. Teachers can utilize them flexibly for whole-class instruction or small group activities illuminating lesser-known presidential biographies.

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