Gary McClellan
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What battle in the War of 1812 was central to the future election of both a United States President and Vice President?
A turning point for sure. Tecumseh's body was never found. Lance, a user on this board, had an ancestor at the Thames and was killed there as well.Gary McClellan said:Well, looks like interest in this one has died out. Not sure if I'm supposed to "leave it hanging" as it were, but I'll go ahead and answer it.
The Battle of the Thames.
While it didn't do as much to establish the reputation of William Henry Harrison as the Battle of Tippecanoe, it did firm him up in the public consciousness, and with the "revenge for the Raisin", was a definiate part of making him a bona fide war hero.
The Vice President?
The Ninth Vice President of the United States, under Martin Van Buren... Richard Johnson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Mentor_Johnson
His political slogan/jingle? "Rhumpsy Dumpsy, Rhumpsy Dumpsy, Col Johnson killed Techumseh"
(Note, the wiki article aside, the best evididence I've seen is that he actually was the one who killed Techumseh... someone did, that's for sure.)