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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The 1920s: The Rise of Consumer Culture

For Teachers All
Students examine economic, social, and cultural aspects of the 1920s. They provide a brief political history of the 1920s, focusing on the death of Warren Harding (Was he poisoned by his wife?) and develop skills in analyzing...
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren Gamaliel Harding

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out why Warren Harding (1865-1923 CE) is considered one of the worst president's in our history. AmericanPresident.org gives a comprehensive look at his presidency.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: President Harding Installed a Radio

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article explores the role of radio in the 1920s, and the day that President Harding installed a radio in the White House.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Warren Harding

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Harding's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Graphic
US National Archives

Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Warren G. Harding

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a short biography of Warren G Harding's life and presidency.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ohio Gang

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary with interesting facts and information on the Ohio Gang, a group of close friends favored by President Harding were involved in bribery and corruption.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Mellon Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The strategy behind the Mellon Plan, introduced by the Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, was to lower taxes to free up money that could be then be invested in business to create jobs and improve the economy ensuring financial...
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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: The Teapot Dome Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview on the scandal that plagued the oil industry during the Harding administration including the causes, the scandal itself, the consequences, and the results.