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Warren Harding

Definition

Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States (1921-1923), known for his pro-business policies and the scandals that marred his administration.

Analogy

Imagine a popular student elected as class president, promising to make things better. But instead, he lets his friends cheat on tests and steal lunch money. That's similar to Warren Harding's presidency.

Related terms

Teapot Dome Scandal: A major scandal during the Harding presidency involving bribery by oil companies leading to a significant investigation.

Roaring Twenties: The decade of economic growth and widespread prosperity, mainly in the United States, during which Harding served as president.

Pro-Business Policies: Economic policies that are intended to favor businesses through deregulation, tax cuts or other means. This was a key aspect of Harding's approach to governance.

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