Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was unlike the earlier U.S. presidents. His family was poor, he had little education, and he lived on what was then the western part of the country. For more on Andrew Jackson, follow http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americas-presidents-andrew-jackson/3787327.html | VOA Learning English

On his Inauguration Day, William Henry Harrison reportedly wanted to show that he was strong enough to serve as president by delivering a very long speech without wearing a coat or hat. Several weeks later, Harrison became sick. One month after he was sworn-in, Harrison died. It was the first time in the country’s history that a president had died in office. For more on America's ninth president, go to http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americas-presidents-william-henry-harrison/3806092.html |

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