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Also Known As Warren Gamaliel Harding
Born November 2, 1865 • Ohio
Died August 2, 1923 (aged 57) • San Francisco • California
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1921-1923), United States • United States Senate (1915-1921), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Florence Harding
Role In Teapot Dome Scandal

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