On March 13, 1901, former President Benjamin Harrison died in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harrison served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. His administration oversaw high tariffs, the admission of several western states, and the Sherman Antitrust Act. Harrison’s time in office came during a period of rapid industrialization and political contention over money and tariffs. Although he served only one term, his presidency shaped late 19th century Republican policies. His death marked the end of a key figure in the post-Civil War political era.
