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Contributor: Nichole Brooker. Lesson ID: 11395
Everybody has opinions about whether a president is — or was — good or bad, but most people agree Harding was one of the worst presidents in history! You decide as you learn about the 29th president!
Warren G. Harding was the 29th president of the United States but only served for two years of his four-year term. He died while in office, making him the sixth president to die while serving.
In 2015, it was also discovered that Harding fathered a child with his mistress.
Harding's presidency was full of scandal, and he was surrounded by advisors who were not very honest or trustworthy.
According to U.S. News and World Report, Warren G. Harding was one of the 10 worst presidents in the history of the United States.
WOW!
However, even horrible presidents contribute something to the history of the United States (positive and negative). Find out what contributions Harding made during his presidency.
Corrupt, dishonest, and scandalous are all words used to describe Warren G. Harding and his presidency.
As you research and learn about the United States presidents, you will see some regarded as honest, good people who worked to improve the American lifestyle and economy. Every once in a while, there is a president who historians believe was not acting in the people's best interests.
Warren G. Harding was one of those presidents.
Foreign relationships are critical to the United States because one country cannot stand alone and expect to prosper and be self-sustaining without international allies. When the leader of a country is dishonest or unethical, it can tarnish the reputation and credibility of the entire nation.
This happened during the Harding administration, causing conflict among Congress, the presidency, and the American people.
Consider how sometimes, when done with respect, conflict can make people think about something differently. You may have an opinion on what color to paint the playground basketball court, but you may change your mind after listening to someone else and their reasons for their color choice.
This exemplifies how conflict and a difference of opinion can help make change. The number one requirement for this is mutual respect and the ability to communicate respectfully.
As you watch the video below on Warren G. Harding's presidency, list his positive and negative contributions to the United States during his lifetime.
Continue to the Got It? section to compare your facts with the ones provided there!
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