DBQ Exercise: Warren Harding and Corruption.

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This article is about the ridiculous nature of Harding's presidency. It outlines his multiple affairs and his track to the presidency. He was a "second-rate" candidate and even after swearing he wouldn't betray the trust of the American public he did. He appointed some of the most ill-qualified friends to federal positions and they expectedly in turn repaid him with a multiplicity of scandals and wrong doings. They commonly took kickbacks and simply stole from …

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…idiot simply by his choice of appointees. He literally appointed a buddy of to the office of Attorney General simply because he was his best friend. Although the ending paragraph of the article gives some kudos to some of the worthwhile things he did in office, that in no way outweighs his treacherous deeds on the side. Warren betrayed the trust of the American people at the highest public office possible and that is inexcusable