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Benjamin Harrison Twenty-third President 1889-1893 This is believed to be the oldest known recording of any U.S. President. It was recorded on an Edison wax cylinder sometime around 1889. 36 seconds RealAudio MP3 (283K) "As president of the United States, I was present at the first Pan-American congress in Washington D.C. I believe that with God's help, our two countries shall continue to live side-by-side in peace and prosperity. . . Benjamin Harrison."