Author/Educator Sharon McMahon Discusses William Henry Harrison's Presidency [Extended Interview]

from The Takeout with Major Garrett · host CBS News

Major speaks with Sharon McMahon about her InPursuit essay detailing how the late president's short tenure impacted how candidates campaign through the years. McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher," breaks down the significance of Harrison's enduring inauguration speech and how it ultimately led to his sudden death.

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