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Birth
Warren Gamaliel Harding was born in Blooming Grove Ohio on November 2, 1865. -
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
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
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 created as a public preserve. -
Former President Millard Fillmore Dies
Former President Millard Fillmore dies at the age of 74. -
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 Ohio Central College in Iberia, Ohio -
Graduates From College
Graduated from Ohio Central College in Iberia, Ohio -
Bought a Newspaper Company
In 1884 he bought a struggling weekly newspaper in Marion, Ohio -
Great Fire in Seattle
On Jun 6 a great fire in Seattle destroys 25 downtown blocks. -
Jim Hogg Becomes Governor
Jim Hogg becomes the first native Texan to be governor of Texas on January 20. -
Gets Married
Marries Florence Mabel Kling Harding. -
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
Was elected an Ohio senator in 1899 to 1902 -
Lieutenant Governor
Becomes a lieutenant governor from 1903 to 1904 -
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 at the 1912 Republican Convention that was from Jun 18, 1912 to Jun 22, 1912 -
U.S. Senate
Joins the U.S. Senate for seven years (1914-1921) -
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
Warren G. Harding become the more likely person to become the next president -
Hosted Washington Naval Disarmament Conference
In 1921–22 the United States hosted the Washington Naval Disarmament Conference. -
Passed Budget and Accounting act of 1921
It placed formal restrictions on the spending of government funds. -
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
Warren G. Harding became the first president heard on radio. -
Signed Joint Resolution
Warren G. Harding signed a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. -
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"
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
In 1923, as part of a cross-country tour, Harding became the first American president to visit Alaska -
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.
