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Warren G. Harding 1921 - 1923

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    Warren G. Harding was born in 1865 in Marion, Ohio.  As a young man he worked as a newspaper publisher, but his real interests were in politics.  In 1914 he was elected as a Senator from Ohio after serving as state Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor of that state.  In 1921 he ran for President as a Republican and won by a landslide.  Harding presided over the country during an era of increased prosperity.  As President he cut taxes, increased the tariff, and tightened immigration.  However, his administration was plagued by scandals, as many of his subordinates engaged in corrupt practices for personal profit.  In 1923, while visiting San Francisco, Harding died of a heart attack.
 
 

 

Online Warren G. Harding Resources:

Encyclopedia Americana: Teapot Dome - This page discusses the Teapot Dome, which was one of America's greatest political scandals.

The Harding Home - Website for President Harding's home in Ohio, which was the location of his 1920 "Front Porch Campaign."

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