Warren G. Harding facts for kids
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Warren Gamaliel Harding
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| 29th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923 |
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| 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 |
Warren G. 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.
Presidency
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 (Harding himself was innocent).
Death
He died of a heart attack in 1923 while he was the president.
What happened after his death
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.
Images for kids
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Childhood home in Caledonia
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Harding, c. 1882
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Shown on a $10 gold piece (part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program), Florence Harding pushed her husband Warren ahead in his career.
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Senator Joseph B. Foraker in 1908, his final full year as senator before his re-election defeat
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Warren G. Harding c. 1919
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Harding begins his front porch campaign by accepting the Republican nomination, July 22, 1920.
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Democratic candidates Cox (right) and Roosevelt at a campaign appearance in Washington, DC, 1920
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President Warren G. Harding1921–1923Official White House Portrait
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Inauguration of Warren G. Harding, March 4, 1921
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Charles Evans Hughes, former Supreme Court justice and Harding's Secretary of State
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Charles Dawes—the first budget director and later, vice president under Coolidge
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Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon advocated lower tax rates.
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Harding addresses the segregated crowd in Birmingham, October 26, 1921
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Harding (center) with Chief Justice Taft (left) and Robert Lincoln at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, May 30, 1922
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Harding aboard the presidential train in Alaska, with secretaries Hoover, Wallace, Work, and Mrs. Harding
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Harding made his friend, Frank E. Scobey, Director of the Mint. Medal by Chief Engraver George T. Morgan.
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Harry M. Daugherty was implicated in the scandals but was never convicted of any offense.
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Charles R. Forbes, director of the Veterans' Bureau, who was sent to prison for defrauding the government
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Harding memorial issue, issued September 1, 1923
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Warren G. Harding campaigning in 1920
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President Harding's first Cabinet, 1921
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The funeral procession for President Harding passes by the front of the White House.
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The Harding Tomb in Marion
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President Harding and First Lady Florence Harding. Photo c. 1922. Mrs. Harding was highly protective of her husband's personal legacy.
