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Fri 22 Nov, 2013 11:30 pm
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President Harrison has the dual distinction among all the Presidents of giving the longest inaugural speech and of serving the shortest term of office. Known to the public as "Old Tippecanoe," the former general of the Indian campaigns delivered an hour-and-forty-five-minute speech in a snowstorm. The oath of office was administered on the East Portico of the Capitol by Chief Justice Roger Taney. The 68-year-old President stood outside for the entire proceeding, greeted crowds of well-wishers at the White House later that day, and attended several celebrations that evening. One month later he died of pneumonia.
@roger,
roger wrote:
Two distinctions.
Thanks.
I wonder why not used "dual distinction
s".
Does "dual distinction" mean "double distinction"?
@oristarA,
That's a good question, and as usual, saying something is a good question means I don't have an answer except to say it "looks right".
Two distinctions
The dual distinction.
Somebody with more smarts is due to drop in soon.