Warren G. Harding
29th President of the United States
Served as the 29th President from 1921 until death in 1923. Prior to the presidency, held the position of U.S. Senator from Ohio. Advocated for policies of normalcy, promoting a return to pre-World War I conditions. Established the Fordney-McCumber Tariff, which raised import duties to protect American industry. His administration faced several scandals, including the Teapot Dome scandal.
Implemented the Fordney-McCumber Tariff
Promoted policies of normalcy after WWI
Facilitated the passage of the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921
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Mathematician and philosopher
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November 2nd, 1911 114 years ago
Died
1995 31 years ago — 84 years old
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Actor and voice artist on cartoons
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November 2nd, 1921 104 years ago
Died
1999 27 years ago — 78 years old
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Italian builder and writer
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November 2nd, 1418 607 years ago
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American record producer and engineer
Born
November 2nd, 1924 101 years ago
Died
2016 10 years ago — 92 years old
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Italian film director and screenwriter
Born
November 2nd, 1906 119 years ago
Died
March 17th, 1976 50 years ago — 69 years old
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New Zealand writer and author
Born
November 2nd, 1905 120 years ago
Died
June 19th, 1990 35 years ago — 84 years old
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Jack Spring
American baseball player and pitcher
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1933 93 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 2015 10 years ago — 82 years old
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Italian jurist, Minister of Justice
Born
1922 104 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 2015 10 years ago — 93 years old
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March 18th, 1922 104 years ago
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American mystic and author
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November 25th, 1883 142 years ago
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November 26th, 1959 66 years ago
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October 6th, 1936 89 years ago
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