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27. Which of the following presidents served the shortest term in office?
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William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the US, bears the dubious distinction of having served the shortest term in office. According to medical misconceptions of the times, he took sick during the inauguration ceremony and was treated with outdated medicines such as leeches and snake oil. Harrison died just 31 days after having taken office. He was the first president to die in office.
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27. Which of the following presidents served the shortest term in office?
- William Henry Harrison
- Donald J. Trump
- JF Kennedy
- Abraham Lincoln
