President Warren Harding was born, November 2, 1865, in Blooming Grove, Ohio. Harding’s was nicknamed, Winnie. He was the oldest of eight children. Hardings parents were, Dr. George Harding and Phoebo Harding. Harding learned the basics of journalism. Harding continuded to study the printing and newspaper trade as a college student at Ohio Centeral College. Harding latter became an accomplished public speaker in college, he graduated in 1882 at the age of 17, with a bachelor in science. Latter Harding played in various bands.
in 1889, at age 24, Harding suffered from exhaustion and nervous fatigue. The next several weeks he began to regain his strength. After traveling he later returned to Marion to continue operating the paper.
July 8, 1891, Harding married Florence DeWolfe. Florence had a son, Marshall DeWolfe. in 1912, Harding gave a speech for President Taft. Harding was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming Ohio's first senator elected by popular vote. He served in the Senate from 1915 until his inauguration as President in 1921, making him the first sitting senator to be elected President of the United States. When Harding joined the U.S. Congress, both houses were controlled by the Democrats. Harding finally became was president from 1921-1923.
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