Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding (November 2, 1865–August 2, 1923) was the 29th President of the United States (Republican Party). Before becoming president, he was a senator and the assistant governor of Ohio. Before he was in government, he was an important newspaper manager. He was the president starting in 1921 until his death in 1923.
Warren Gamaliel Harding | |
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| 29th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923 | |
| Vice President | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Coolidge |
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| Born | November 2, 1865 Near Blooming Grove, Ohio |
| Died | August 2, 1923 (aged 57) San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Kling Harding |
PresidencyEdit
After World War I, he was elected on the promise to return the United States back to normal. He supported limited government in the economy. During his term, he lowered taxes and believed that the economy should not be regulated too much.
Warren G. Harding made the mistake of appointing his friends to high political positions. In result, they corruptly abused their power for their personal gain and several scandals happened during his presidency, including the infamous Teapot Dome scandal based in Teapot Dome in Wyoming and involving Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall. Other untrustworthy people included Edward Doheny and Harry Sinclair.
DeathEdit
He died of a heart attack in 1923 while he was the president and visiting Alaska.
Personal LifeEdit
Harding was unfaithful to his wife and had two mistresses: Carrie Phillips, a family friend, and Nan Britton, who was much younger than him. He fathered a child with Britton.
What happened after his deathEdit
His vice president Calvin Coolidge became president after he died.
Historians generally consider him one of the worst presidents due to his lack of political skill.