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Harding and Coolidge

The 1920 presidential elections saw Harding and Coolidge of the Republican Party against Cox and Roosevelt of the Democrat Party. Key issues included the League of Nations debate, with Harding taking a neutral stance. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" promise and Coolidge's pro-business stance were significant in their victories. However, Harding's tenure was marred by scandals like the Tea Pot Dome scandal. Coolidge, who succeeded Harding, brought economic prosperity during his presidency. The elections of 1924 witnessed Coolidge against Davis, with the Democrats split over prohibition. Republicans' subtle approach secured their win in this election.

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Harding and Coolidge

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  1. Harding and Coolidge

  2. Republican ran Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. • Democrat ran James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt • Issues • League of Nations – Cox and the Democrats wanted us to join the League of Nations. Harding was in the middle on the issue. He did not take a strong stand which kept both sides happy. • Return to Normalcy - Harding wanted to reassure voters and ran with a “Return to Normalcy” slogan and promised a return to the good old days. • Republicans win BIG Election of 1920

  3. Harding and Scandals • Harding liked to party and had a lot of girl friends. • Ohio Gang • Tea Pot Dome scandal – Harding’s friends made money off of federal oil reserves. Harding died suddenly coming back from Alaska. Harding’s Legacy

  4. Calvin Coolidge – Vice Pres. that took over when Harding died. He was quiet and reserved. Not like Harding. • Big supporter of business • The economy boomed during his Presidency Coolidge Comes in

  5. Republicans ran Coolidge and the Democrats ran John Davis • Democrats were divided over prohibition. Some from the rural areas supported prohibition while northern city dwellers apposed prohibition. • Republicans won by “not rocking the boat” Election of 1924

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