American Presidents

A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits
March-December 1999
American Presidents: Life Portrait Exhibit
9-12 Grade Student Activity

Warren G. Harding


Meet the 28th president!
President Harding's presidency was marked by _______________.

Look closer!
Look at the picture of the President and the First Lady as they greet a crowd on the South Lawn of the White House. How would you describe the scene? Does knowing that President Harding reportedly carried on an affair while serving as president affect your opinion of him as president? If yes, why? If not, why? Is it fair to judge a president for his personal behavior? Explain your answer.


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