Benjamin Harrison vs Franz Vranitzky

Harrison, a Republican, won the 1888 presidential election against incumbent Grover Cleveland. He lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College, becoming the 23rd president.

Harrison signed the Sherman Antitrust Act, the first federal law to prohibit monopolistic business practices. The act was initially used sparingly but later became a cornerstone of antitrust enforcement in the United States.

Harrison signed the McKinley Tariff, which raised average tariffs on imported goods to nearly 50%. The tariff was intended to protect American industry but led to higher consumer prices and contributed to the Republican Party's loss in the 1890 midterm elections.

Franz Vranitzky became Chancellor of Austria on June 16, 1986, succeeding Fred Sinowatz. He led a coalition government between the Social Democratic Party and the Freedom Party of Austria until 1987, then with the Austrian People's Party.

Vranitzky submitted Austria's application for membership in the European Communities on July 17, 1989. This initiated a multi-year negotiation process that culminated in Austria joining the European Union on January 1, 1995.

Under Vranitzky's chancellorship, Austria became a full member of the European Union on January 1, 1995, following a referendum in 1994 where 66.6% of voters approved. This marked a major shift in Austrian foreign policy from neutrality to integration.

Vranitzky resigned as Chancellor on January 20, 1997, after 11 years in office. He cited a desire for a change in leadership and was succeeded by Viktor Klima. His tenure was the second-longest in post-war Austria.