Death of President Harding Sudden and Shocking
President Warren G. Harding died of a cerebral apoplexy at 7:30 p.m. after a brief relapse at the San Francisco hotel. Mrs. Harding remained by his side as officials and cabinet members gathered, the body sped to Washington for state burial with a nation in mourning.
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State Service in Capitol as Harding Funeral Train Reaches DC
A nation mourns as President Harding lies in state in the Capitol rotunda after a funeral train arrives in Washington. President Coolidge signs the day of mourning and Marion Ohio prepares services for Friday August 10 at Dr George T Harding’s home. Crowds gather from coast to coast with military honors and floral tributes along the route.
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Life sketch of Warren G. Harding and early rise
The sketch recounts Warren G. Harding born November 2, 1865 near Blooming Grove Ohio. It traces his humble youth, rise as Marion Star publisher, political ascent from Ohio senate to governor attempts, U.S. Senate service, and presidency. It highlights his role in the Washington arms conference, policy toward the League of Nations, Alaska trip, and views on Alaska statehood and federal development.
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Milestones In Harding Life From Birth To Presidency
Warren G. Harding was born November 2 1865 in Blooming Grove Ohio. He began as a newspaper publisher November 26 1884 and entered politics by winning the Ohio senate November 6 1898. He became lieutenant governor November 3 1903, lost the 1910 governor race, then won the US Senate November 3 1914. He was nominated June 12 1920 and elected president November 2 1920, inaugurated March 4 1921, and died August 2 1923.
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Career highlights of Coolidge from Northampton to Vice President
Born July 4, 1872 in Plymouth Vermont, Coolidge graduated Amherst 1895 and studied law in Northampton. He married Grace A. Goodhue in 1905 and held multiple Northampton offices before serving in the Massachusetts General Court, as mayor, state senator and president, then lieutenant governor and governor. He was elected vice president in 1920.
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