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Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, September 13, 1919
No full textDated September 13, 1919, in his letter to Senator Warren G. Harding, Harry Daugherty writes about attending the Grand Army of the Republic's National Encampment, and was happy to learn of the group's opposition to the League of Nations. Daugherty notes that President Wilson is getting into trouble pushing for the League of Nations, which is good news for Harding's campaign.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, October 27, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated October 27, 1919, Harry Daugherty, Senator Warren G. Harding's campaign manager, writes to Harding to clarify the primary amendment law which outlines the process for choosing delegates for the Republican National Convention. Daugherty offers an alternative interpretation that prevents self-appointed spokesmen from nominating delegates.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, May 14, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated May 14, 1920, Harry Daugherty, Senator Warren G. Harding's campaign manager, writes to Harding to ask about his meeting with Rudolph Hynicka, Cincinnati politician and the Ohio representative for the Republican National Committee. Daugherty expresses his distrust of Hynicka, and believes he is solely interested in having himself elected a member of the National Republican Committee, regardless of who is elected President.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, September 16, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated September 16, 1919, Harry Daugherty, Senator Warren G. Harding's campaign managers, writes to Harding about a group of Republicans writing to him, asking him to support President Woodrow Wilson's push to form the League of Nations. Dr. Thompson, Dan Ryan, Bill Burdell, and Foster Copeland are among the letter writers. Daugherty believes that soon the nation will unite against the League's formation.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, October 17, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated October 17, 1920, Harry M. Daugherty writes to Senator Warren G. Harding to make suggestions for his final speech. Daugherty, in consultation with prominent Republican leaders, recommends that Harding not mention new material in speeches for the duration of his campaign, and gives specific suggestions for his final speech before election day in November. Content recommendations include the need for a sufficient tariff, moving the federal government out of business, reorganizing government bureaus, and reducing the number of government employees. He also suggests that Harding not make any comments specifically encouraging people to vote for him, but to stress the great care the Republican Party took to choose its nominees, and to note that he expects to be elected.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, February 10, 1921
No full textIn this letter dated February 10, 1921, Harry M. Daugherty writes to President-elect Warren G. Harding, as his former campaign manager and political advisor, to inform him that several prominent businessmen, many of whom are members of the War Industries Board, wrote a letter for Harding detailing the industrial, commercial, financial, and economic conditions of the United States in order to guide his handling of the economic situation during his presidency. The businessmen Daugherty consulted provide plans for Harding to stabilize the U.S. economy, which is what Harding hopes to do with his Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Labor, who would be Herbert Hoover and James J. Davis respectively.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, May 17, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated May 17, 1920, Harry Daugherty, Senator Harding's campaign manager, writes that he has come down with an awful cold, and that the Ohio situation is improving in Harding's favor. Daugherty believes that Americans believe Harding can carry Ohio, and they must win the state to win the presidency.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, October 21, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated October 21, 1919, from Harry Daugherty to Senator Warren Harding, Daugherty writes in regards to a publication in connection with an advisory committee, and is disgusted by how it reflects poorly on Harding and the Republican Party as a whole. He closes by asking about an amendment of the presidential primary delegates election law, and includes a copy of the constitutional provision.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, September 6, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated September 6, 1919, Harry Daugherty writes to Senator Warren G. Harding about President Woodrow Wilson's recent visit to Ohio. According to Daugherty, a modest crowd greeted him and attended his speech, but no one seemed particularly enthusiastic or excited to hear him speak, and overall his reception was nothing extraordinary. He states that America should not rush into the League of Nations, as Americans will continue to fight for human rights and not engage in foreign wars, like World War I, incited by uncivilized nations. Daugherty mentions an upcoming speech to be delivered by Senator Reed, most likely Senator James A. Reed, in Columbus.
This letter 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
Harry M. Daugherty letter to Warren G. Harding, July 19, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated July 19, 1919, Harry Daugherty writes to Senator Warren G. Harding regarding Judge John Elbert Sater's thoughts on the formation of the League of Nations and prohibition. Sater believes that some sort of League should be implemented, as it will please the American public and will do no harm if it doesn't work and the United States withdraws after the required two year membership period. In regards to prohibition, Sater strongly opposes the search and seizure measure, and believes that prohibiting individuals from keeping a modest supply of liquor at home for personal use will hurt the temperance cause and the Republican Party.
This letter 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
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