Old Tippecanoe

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Old Tippecanoe

• By
• Kayley, Christian, Jace

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Early Years

• Born at Berkeley plantation on the James River in
  Charles City county, Va., on Feb. 9, 1773,
  Harrison considered himself a "child of the
  Revolution."
• The youngest son of Benjamin Harrison, a signer
  of the Declaration of Independence.

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THE FAMILY CREST

• The Harrison family crest. It is important to
  the Harrison family because it shows their
  ancestors before them.

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The Harrison Family

• The Harrison family is known for the battles they
  have won and lost. They are also known for their
  legends.

The Harrison family coat of arms.
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Military Service

• On Aug. 16, 1791, he was commissioned an ensign
  in the First Regiment of Infantry.
• Although only 18, he recruited a company of 80
  men to fight the Indians for 2 per month.

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Harrisons Famous Battles!

• Battle of Tippecanoe
• Harrison's army of 800 men was surprised by
  Indians under the command of the Prophet
  (Tecumsehs half brother)
• The Americans suffered casualties of 61 dead and
  127 wounded, but they managed to drive off the
  Indians and then went on to destroy the deserted
  Prophet's Town nearby.
• Battle of the Thames
• Harrisons forces decisively defeated the British
  and Indians at Moravian Town on the Thames River.
  
• Tecumseh was killed, and the British commander,
  Gen. Henry Proctor, fled. Harrison's campaign
  ended the hostile Indian confederation against
  Indiana.

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Harrison elected 9th President

• William Henry Harrison was the 9th president of
  the United States of America.He had a nogrel
  address.