Warren g. harding

Warren G. Harding JW

By WJesse
  • Birth

    Birth

    Warren Gamaliel Harding was born in Blooming Grove Ohio on November 2, 1865.
  • End of Slavery

    End of Slavery

    Both houses of Congress passed the 13th Amendment that neither slavery or involuntary servitude shall exist in the United States.
  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act

    On March 13 the United States Congress overwhelmingly passes the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the first federal legislation to protect the rights of African-Americans; U.S. President Andrew Johnson vetoes the bill on March 27, and Congress overrides the veto on April 9.
  • American Museum of Natural History is Founded

    American Museum of Natural History is Founded

    On April 6 he American Museum of Natural History is founded in New York City
  • Yellowstone Park is made a Public Preserve.

    Yellowstone Park is made a Public Preserve.

    Yellowstone Park is created as a public preserve.
  • Former President Millard Fillmore Dies

    Former President Millard Fillmore Dies

    Former President Millard Fillmore dies at the age of 74.
  • Second Sioux War Begins

    Second Sioux War Begins

    The Second Sioux War begins and lasts through the fall and winter. By the following summer, they will have been defeated through the efforts of the U.S. military.
  • Goes To College

    Goes To College

    Goes to Ohio Central College in Iberia, Ohio
  • Graduates From College

    Graduates From College

    Graduated from Ohio Central College in Iberia, Ohio
  • Bought a Newspaper Company

    Bought a Newspaper Company

    In 1884 he bought a struggling weekly newspaper in Marion, Ohio
  • Great Fire in Seattle

    Great Fire in Seattle

    On Jun 6 a great fire in Seattle destroys 25 downtown blocks.
  • Jim Hogg Becomes Governor

    Jim Hogg Becomes Governor

    Jim Hogg becomes the first native Texan to be governor of Texas on January 20.
  • Gets Married

    Gets Married

    Marries Florence Mabel Kling Harding.
  • First US Open Men's Golf

    First US Open Men's Golf

    First US Open Men's Golf, Newport GC: Englishman Horace Rawlins wins inaugural event; beats Willie Dunn of Scotland by 2 strokes.
  • Elected a State Senator

    Elected a State Senator

    Was elected an Ohio senator in 1899 to 1902
  • Lieutenant Governor

    Lieutenant Governor

    Becomes a lieutenant governor from 1903 to 1904
  • 1907 World Series

    1907 World Series

    On Oct 8 1907 to Oct 12 1907 The 1907 World Series featured the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, with the Cubs winning the Series.
  • Chosen to Nominate William Howard Taft

    Chosen to Nominate William Howard Taft

    Chosen to nominate William Howard Taft at the 1912 Republican Convention that was from Jun 18, 1912 to Jun 22, 1912
  • U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

    Joins the U.S. Senate for seven years (1914-1921)
  • Prohibition is Ratified

    Prohibition is Ratified

    Prohibition is Ratified. On Jan 16 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states.
  • Becomes Presidential Elect

    Becomes Presidential Elect

    Warren G. Harding become the more likely person to become the next president
  • Hosted Washington Naval Disarmament Conference

    Hosted Washington Naval Disarmament Conference

    In 1921–22 the United States hosted the Washington Naval Disarmament Conference.
  • Passed Budget and Accounting act of 1921

    Passed Budget and Accounting act of 1921

    It placed formal restrictions on the spending of government funds.
  • Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act

    Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act

    U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act into law. The act was the United States first foray into social security as it provided one million dollars every year over five years with the purpose of aiding state-run programs that help women and children.
  • First President Heard On Radio

    First President Heard On Radio

    Warren G. Harding became the first president heard on radio.
  • Signed Joint Resolution

    Signed Joint Resolution

    Warren G. Harding signed a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
  • Corruption in the office

    Corruption in the office

    Charles Forbes, director of the Veterans Bureau, had been illegally selling government medical supplies to private contractors.
  • Set Out On a "Voyage of Understanding"

    Set Out On a "Voyage of Understanding"

    Harding set out on a 7,500-mile "Voyage of Understanding" through the northwest. Shaken by breaking reports of corruption in his administration that he went on a cross-country speaking tour to strengthen his position.
  • First American president to visit Alaska

    First American president to visit Alaska

    In 1923, as part of a cross-country tour, Harding became the first American president to visit Alaska
  • Death

    Death

    He died, at the age 57, supposedly from poisoning that caused pneumonia in San Francisco, California and was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marion, Ohio.