which us president served the shortest term in history?
Which US President served the shortest term in office? William Henry Harrison, 9th President ,who died in office on April 4, 1841.served the shortest term of any president: March 4 - April 4, 1841. He served 30 days, 12 hours, andâ¦ 30 minutes. He died of pneumonia. William Henry Harrison only held office for 32 days.