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Warren G. Harding Papers
Description: Published in a 1921 issue of the New York Tribune, this cartoon shows an angelic Abraham Lincoln shining upon newly elected U.S. President Warren G. Harding, with Uncle Sam whispering in his ear "Don't forget, Warren, the kind of men he picked for his cabinet." The artist's signature is largely illegible, but appears to read C. N. Dingo. This cartoon is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS345_B252F4715_04
Subjects: Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923; Political cartoons; Uncle Sam (Symbolic character); Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents
Places: New York (New York)