Whose 1840 presidential campaign portrayed him as a common man who was born in a log cabin and liked to drink hard cider?

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William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign in 1840 portrayed him as a "log cabin and hard cider" candidate, emphasizing his humble origins and portraying him as a man of the people. This campaign strategy was intended to appeal to the average voter and helped Harrison defeat incumbent Martin Van Buren.

Whose 1840 Presidential Campaign Portrayed Him as a Common Man