The Contributions Of Warren G. Harding

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Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States, often counted among the worst in historical rankings of the U.S. presidents. Ironically, he was a popular president during his administration which lasted from March 4, 1921 until his death on August 2, 1923, but his image eroded considerably following the exposure of several scandals that took place under him. Having become the president shortly after the end of the World War I, Harding promised to his citizens that he would focus all his efforts on restoring the country back to normalcy. The son of a doctor, he enjoyed a comfortable childhood and received his education form Ohio Central College. After juggling a few unrelated jobs, he bought a near-defunct newspaper and transformed

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