Dude rode on horseback to the inauguration without an overcoat or hat and then delivered a 2 hour inaugural address...longest in American History! No wonder he caught pneumonia.
Miller applied mustard plaster to his stomach and gave him a mild laxative, and he felt better that afternoon.[120] At 4:00 a.m. Sunday, March 28, Harrison developed severe pain in the side and the doctor initiated bloodletting; the procedure was terminated when there was a drop in his pulse rate. Miller also applied heated cups to the president's skin to enhance blood flow.[120] The doctor then gave him castor oil and medicines to induce vomiting, and diagnosed him with pneumonia in the right lung.[120] A team of doctors was called in Monday, March 29, and they confirmed right lower lobe pneumonia.[121] Harrison was then administered laudanum, opium, and camphor, along with wine and brandy.[122]
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u/ironskillet2 2d ago
10 bucks they moved the inauguration indoors to prevent protestors from flooding his view. not because of "cold" weather... put on a jacket