Did William H. Harrison ever run for President of the United States?
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No, William H. Harrison never ran for President of the United States. However, he was elected to the presidency in 1840 as a member of the Whig Party, defeating incumbent Democratic President Martin Van Buren. Harrison's presidency was short-lived, as he died of complications from pneumonia just 31 days after taking office, making him the first and only president to die in office.
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