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Waren G Harding's Presidency
Harding died in office, just as massive corruption in the Teapot Dome scandal was about to become public. Because of these scandals, Harding is regarded as the worst President. -
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Calvin Coolidge's Presidency
Coolidge's term was marked by economic prosperity. However, he ignored signs that the stock market was likely to collapse. -
Great Depression Begins
The stock market crash happened in 1929. The crash was a result of people investing too much time in stocks. The crash was the later cause of America’s first great depression. -
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Herbert Hoover's Presidency
The stock market crashed a few months into Hoover's term. The Great Depression that followed was widely and some say unfairly blamed on Hoover. -
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FDR Presidency
One of the most popular presidents. Only president ever elected 4 times. The New deal helped end the depression