Which U.S. president gave only one official speech while in office?
Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
William Henry Harrison
Fact: William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States, delivered only one official speech — his inaugural address on March 4, 1841. It remains the longest inaugural speech in American history, lasting nearly two hours and delivered on a cold, wet winter day. Determined to display vigor and toughness, Harrison refused to wear an overcoat, hat, or gloves despite the weather. Soon after, Harrison contracted pneumonia and died just 31 days later, making his presidency the shortest on record. His single address served as both his first and last to the nation — a somber footnote in U.S. history.
Correct Answer: William Henry Harrison