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People Who Went To Penn: William Henry Harrison

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In honor of Presidents' Day, we present you with someone who barely manages to pass as the only Penn grad who was also president: Donald Trump William Henry Harrison. Not only did President Harrison fail to complete his medical degree at Philadelphia's finest institution (he lasted just one year), but due to a fatal bout of pneumonia, Harrison only lasted 32 days into his presidential term (Yo, that guy John Tyler? He says thanks).

In addition to holding the record for shortest presidency, Harrison (wait, like the high rise?) also is the only president to have had his grandson hold office as well. Hurrah, hurrah, William Henry Harrison, and may your legacy last longer than your career in medicine and politics combined.

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