Benjamin HarrisonBenjamin Harrison was an American statesman, lawyer, military officer, and the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. A grandson of U.S. President William Henry Harrison, Harrison played a major role in late 19th-century Amercan politics, supporting civil rights legislation, economic modernization, naval expansion, and conservation efforts. Landmark legislation adopted during his presidency included the Sherman Antitrust Act and the McKinley Tariff that reshaped American business and trade policy. As an author and public thinker, Benjamin Harrison also wrote and spoke extensively on constitutional law, government, and national affairs. Read More Read Less