The general opinion of Warren Harding is that he has been justly
ranked as the "Worst" of our Presidents, based largely on the
corruption that was brought to light after his death. The truth is,
however, that he had no personal involvement in any of the scandals
perpetrated by members of his Administration, some of whom, like
Jess Smith, an unofficial aid to the Attorney General, engaged in
notorious grafting that often netted six figure rewards. Harding,
by contrast, died a debtor. Neither a lawyer or general, Harding,
head of a rural Ohio newspaper, was not considered an appropriate
candidate for high office, no less the Presidency. But an awareness
of shortcomings, lead to his making a studious effort to overcome
them-- successfully, as recorded by leading reporters like William
Allen White. As spelled out in this book, there is much to be said
on the positive side of Harding's Presidency. Due recognition is
given to his accomplishments. In his first year in office, for
example he convened a Disarmament Conference and got Congress to
ratify the Four Nation Treaty to reduce naval armament. He also
created the Bureau of the Budget. Early on, a New York Times story
was headlined "Harding Assumes Real Leadership as Congress lags."
In contrast to his performance as President, handsome Warren was
beset by a sex addiction that lead to numerous infidelities, the
principal ones being with Carrie Phillips, wife of a friend, and
Nan Britton, a hometown admiring young lady, 31 years his junior.
Nan's memoir of an affair which blossomed into love covered the
last six years of Harding's life. Though generally mentioned, and
equally suppressed, its intimate content, is, herewith for the
first time set forth in detail that reveals a crucial aspect of
Harding's oft mentioned love life.
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