1889-1893

Wife - Caroline Lavinia Scott (1832-1892) (1832-1892)

Vice President Levi P. Morton (1889-1893)

Let us exalt patriotism and moderate our party contentions. Let those who would die for the flag on the field of battle give a better proof of their patriotism and a higher glory to their country by promoting fraternity and justice. A party success that is achieved by unfair methods or by practices that partake of revolution is hurtful and evanescent even from a party standpoint. We should hold our differing opinions in mutual respect, and, having submitted them to the arbitrament of the ballot, should accept an adverse judgment with the same respect that we would have demanded of our opponents if the decision had been in our favor.

--March 4, 1889

Benjamin Harrison was a widower for the final months of his term in 1892- 1893. He married Caroline Scott in 1853 and she died during his re-election campaign on October 25, 1892. Harrison married Mary Dimmick in April of 1896, after his retirement. His adult children were so upset they boycotted the wedding.

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