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Warren G. Harding 29 President. Vasiliy B. . Introduction. born: April 1865 Ohio date elected: In 1920 Warren won the election interesting Fact: President Warren dedicated the Lincoln Memorial May 30. It honors the 16.th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It is located in Washington DC.
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Warren G. Harding29 President Vasiliy B.
Introduction • born: April 1865 Ohio • date elected: In 1920 Warren won the election • interesting Fact: President Warren dedicated the Lincoln Memorial May 30. It honors the 16.th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It is located in Washington DC.
Early Life • 8 kids in his family • His father supported his family by farming • He spent a lot of time doing chores like chopping down trees and planting and harvesting • Went to college in Ohio
Family Life • Married to Florence Kling DeWolfe • He didn’t have any children or pets • One of his first jobs was selling insurance
Election • V.P.: Calvin Coolidge • Ran against James Cox • Harding got more than 16 million votes and won with 6 million more votes than his opponent • This was the first time women could vote
Significant Events • Helped the economy • Raised taxes on products from other countries. This was the Fordney-McCumber Act.
Interesting Facts • First president to ride in a car to inauguration • First president to broadcast a speech over the radio • He was a popular president
Works Cited • Elston, Heidi. Warren G. Harding: 29th President of the United States. 2009.