Benjamin Harrison

ModernPoliticianUnited States1833 — 1901

Grandson of William Henry Harrison, 23rd president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1833

Died

1901

Country

United States

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score53.1

Benjamin Harrison — Complete Timeline

1888 AD

Election as President of the United StatesPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Presidential ElectionRepublican Party

Impact: national

1890 AD

Signing of the Sherman Antitrust ActReform◆ Major

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.

Antitrust LawBusiness Regulation

Impact: nationalconstructive

Signing of the McKinley TariffPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Tariff PolicyEconomic Protectionism

Impact: national