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Born August 20, 1833 • Ohio
Died March 13, 1901 (aged 67) • Indianapolis • Indiana
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1889-1893), United States • United States Senate (1881-1887), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Caroline Harrison
Role In American Civil War • First International Conference of American States • Sherman Antitrust Act • Sherman Silver Purchase Act

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