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Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, July 25, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated July 25, 1919, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to his campaign manager, Harry Daugherty, in response to his letter of July 19. Harding discusses the candidacy of Judge Donahue, and comments on Judge John Elbert Sater's thoughts on the League of Nations covenant and prohibition. Harding doesn't think the Senate will approve a drastic prohibition law, like the search and seizure law Sater describes, and according to Harding, the Anti-Saloon League is not pushing for such legislation.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, October 24, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated October 24, 1919, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to his campaign manager, Harry Daugherty, regarding Republican Advisory Committee member Walter F. Brown's actions against Harding, which are not explicitly stated here, furthering factions within the Ohio Republican Party. Rudolph K. Hynicka, Ohio's representative to the Republican National Committee also showed unfriendly sentiments about the issue at hand.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, September 18, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated September 18, 1919, Senator Warren Harding writes to his campaign manager, Harry Daugherty, in response to an earlier letter, confirming that he received a petition from fellow Republicans in support of the formation of the League of Nations, backed by President Woodrow Wilson. Harding states that he will stick to his stance against the formation of the League, and not sign the petition.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, April 4, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated April 4, 1919, Senator Warren G. Harding responds to Harry Daugherty's letter of April 2 concerning Senator William Borah's staunch opposition to the League of Nations, but Harding plans to stay silent on the matter until more is known about what kind of constitution or other founding document will be submitted. He mentions difficult situations developing among Republicans, and hopes Daugherty's political expertise will give Harding a sense of how to proceed with his campaign. Harding has decided to make an appeal to the Chief of Staff for a furlough for Daugherty's son Draper, on account of his mother's illness.
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 and Warren G. Harding
No full textHarry M. Daugherty and Warren G. Harding at Harding's home in Marion, Ohio during the 1920 presidential campaign. He served as a campaign adviser to Harding. After Harding was elected he appointed Daugherty Attorney General, a cabinet post that Daugherty held from 1921-1924. He resigned amid charges that he was involved in a conspiracy to defraud the government known as the Teapot Dome scandal
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, October 28, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated October 28, 1919, Senator Warren Harding writes to his campaign manager Harry Daugherty in response to his letter of October 24, stating that he met with the Republican Committee in regards to relinquishing his role as senator after he announces his presidential candidacy for the 1920 election.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, September 16, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated September 16, 1919, to his campaign manager Harry Daugherty, Senator Warren Harding writes that he's pleased with the action taken by the Grand Army of the Republic in regards to its stance on the League of Nations, and praises Daugherty for nudging its leaders in the right direction, opposing the formation of the League, which was one of the hotly contested issues in the 1920 presidential election.
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 C. Smith letter to Warren G. Harding, March 20, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated March 20, 1920, Harry C. Smith writes to Senator Warren G. Harding regarding the "Texas lie," which he believes will hurt Harding's candidacy among African American voters. He also speaks to General Leonard Wood's campaign, and Smith states he's committed to supporting Harding's campaign at The Gazette.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Harry M. Daugherty, May 17, 1920
No full textIn this letter, dated May 17, 1920, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to his campaign manager, Harry Daugherty, to report on a two hour interview he had with Rudolph Hynicka, Cincinnati politician and the Ohio representative for the Republican National Committee. The interview went well, with both hoping to resolve political tension in Ohio, but Harding cannot wholly trust anything Hynicka says. The two left the interview with a proposal for a conference of representatives from opposing sides of the political factions in Ohio, including Colonel Proctor and other Leonard Wood supporters. He references the political factions in tensions Illinois between Governor Frank Orren Lowden and Mayor of Chicago William Hale Thompson.
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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