The name William makes several appearances in the world of politics. There were four presidents of the United States who were named William. William Henry Harrison was America’s ninth president. He caught a cold his first month in office that developed into pneumonia, which he died of. This made him the first US president to die in office.
William McKinley makes President number two to be named William. McKinley’s presidency was spent dealing with Spanish holdings in the Western Hemisphere. He was elected to a second term, but was shot early in the term.
William Taft was another US President who carried the name. He was a man who preferred law to politics, and only held one office, for which few accomplishments are known. After leaving the office of President, William Taft was named chief justice of the United States by President Harding.
William Clinton, commonly referred to as Bill Clinton, is the fourth William that held the highest office in the country. During his presidency, the country faced economic stability, which many felt were a result of the work of presidents before him. In 1998 President Clinton faced impeachment charges because of some personal indiscretions against one of his interns. He was not found guilty.
In England, Prince William of Wales is a popular political icon. Prince William is the son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the late Princess Diana. Prince William is next in line after Prince Charles to inherit the throne of England. Because of his youth, Prince William is a heartthrob among the young ladies of England and America both.