and did he hold any position in the government before becoming the president?
As acting territorial governor.
William Henry Harrison
 He also frequently served as acting territorial governor during the absences of Governor Arthur St. Clair.
who was the president that served the shortest term William Henry Harrison which country did he belong to? United States where was he born? Charles City County, Virginia. who were his parents? Benjamin Harrison V and Elizabeth (Bassett) Harrison. did he have any other career apart from that of a politician? Yes, military career. how did he step into politics? He campaigned among his friends and family for a post in the Northwest Territorial government.
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William Henry Harrison [SEP] Political career
Harrison began his political career when he resigned from the military on June 1, 1798 and campaigned among his friends and family for a post in the Northwest Territorial government. His close friend Timothy Pickering was serving as Secretary of State, and he helped him to get a recommendation to replace Winthrop Sargent, the outgoing territorial secretary. President John Adams appointed Harrison to the position in July 1798. He also frequently served as acting territorial governor during the absences of Governor Arthur St. Clair.