This episode of Whistlestop travels back to April 4, 1841, the death of President William Henry Harrison, and a flaw in the Constitution.
Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest panelist John Dickerson, each episode will revisit memorable moments from America’s presidential carnival.
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Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald.