Warren G. Harding - Trivia, Family, Bio

The 29th U.S. President from 1921 until his death in 1923. He was considered to be one of the most corrupt presidents in history because of his involvement in the Teapot Dome scandal.

Before Fame

He gained ownership of the Marion Daily Star newspaper after working as a teacher and insurance man.

Trivia

He was an avid poker player and one time lost an entire set of antique White House china in a single hand.

Family Life

He married the daughter of his nemesis, Florence Kling DeWolfe, in July 1891.

Associated With

He appointed future president Herbert Hoover as secretary of commerce.

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