Warren G. Harding Biography

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 it into a flourishing one. He eventually entered politics, partly on basis of his wife’s urging who believed her husband possessed the qualities to succeed in the field. A staunch Republican, he was elected to the U.S. Senate where he actively supported business interests. He set his ambitions higher and ran for the office of the President of the U.S. in 1920. He easily won the election and assumed office in 1921. However, he died in office long before the completion of his term