1.The life and times of Warren G. Harding, 29th president of the United States; he has been often dismissed as a likeable guy who was too incompetent for this high office. When discussed, he usually is mentioned in conjunction with scandals. The PowerPoint presents a lot of images, facts, and restates Professor Robert H. Ferrell’s points at the very end. Question to be answered in 150-175 words: Does Ferrell make an effective case for a revision of Harding? Why or why not and cite the article where applicable.
- Francis Schruben’s article presents another side of Harding’s last days. Given what you know from the video, PP, and Ferrell article, does this merit attention? Why or why not? Cite the article where applicable.
3.After Harding’s actual death, all kinds of stories came out on how he passed away. Do an internet search and see if you can discover some of these anecdotes. The stories became fodder for allegedly non-fiction accounts, memoirs, but also novels. Summarize Findings.
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