1920s Blog Discussion-
Harding presidency- Background- Was born November 2, 1865, oldest of 8 children, parents bought newspaper when 10, when to Ohio State college, graduated at 17, had the most successful newspaper industry in America, had bad health problems, served in Ohio and US senate. Defeated James M. Cox in the presidential election. Him appointing high ranking government led to major corruption. Accomplishments- Cut Taxes to get us out of Post-War depressions, Unemployment & inflation went down, Helped veterans from WWI. Signed first Child Welfare Program that mainly helped with striking and people who worked on railroads, he achieved more things in 2 years of being president than many do in 8, Tea Pot Scandal, Leased government land to companies and got personal loans from this, Harding died of a heart attack in office.
Coolidge Presidency- Background- Not a very talkative person and was very serious, was born on the 4th of July, mom died when 12, was an apprentice at law firm and than owned his own law firm, became governor of Massachusetts, Was Vice-President of Harding, Performed official duties while Vice-President, Right before election his son died and won election but did not serve another election.
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