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The Strange Deaths Of President Harding (Volume 1)
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Available For The First Time In Paperback, The Strange Deaths Of President Harding Challenges Readers To Reexamine Warren G. Harding'S Rightful Place In American History.For Nearly Half A Century, The Twentyninth President Of The United States Has Consistently Finished Last In Polls Ranking The Presidents. After Harding'S Untimely Death In 1923, A Variety Of Attacks And Unsubstantiated Claims Left The Public With A Tainted Impression Of Him. In This Meticulously Researched Scrutiny Of The Mystery Surrounding Harding'S Death, Robert H. Ferrell, Distinguished Presidential Historian, Examines The Claims Against This Unpopular President And Uses New Material To Counter Those Accusations.At The Time Of Harding'S Death There Was Talk Of His Similarity, Personally If Not Politically, To Abraham Lincoln. Secretary Of State Charles Evans Hughes Described Harding As One Of Nature'S Noblemen, Truehearted And Generous. But Soon After Harding'S Death, His Reputation Began To Spiral Downward. Rumors Circulated Of The President'S Death By Poison, Either By His Own Hand Or By That Of His Wife; Allegations Of An Illegitimate Daughter Were Made; And Question Were Raised Concerning The Extent Of Harding'S Knowledge Of The Teapot Dome Scandal And Of Irregularities In The Veterans' Bureau, As Well As His Tolerance Of A Corrupt Attorney General Who Was An Ohio Political Fixer. Journalists And Historians Of The Time Added To His Tarnished Reputation By Using Sources That Were Easily Available But Not Factually Accurate.In The Strange Deaths Of President Harding, Ferrell Lays Out The Facts Behind These Allegations For The Reader To Ponder. Making The Most Of The Recently Opened Papers Of Assistant White House Physician Dr. Joel T. Boone, Ferrell Shows That For Years Harding Suffered From High Blood Pressure, Was Under A Great Deal Of Stress, And Overexerted Himself; It Was A Heart Attack That Caused His Death, Not Poison. There Was No Proof Of An Illegitimate Child. And Harding Did Not Know Much About The Scandals Intensifying In The White House At The Time Of His Death. In Fact, These Events Were Not As Scandalous As They Have Since Been Made To Seem.In This Meticulously Researched And Eminently Readable Scrutiny Of The Mystery Surrounding Harding'S Death, As Well As The Deathblows Dealt His Reputation By Journalists, Ferrell Asks For A Reexamination Of Harding'S Place In American History.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding'? A: 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' explores the life and controversial death of Warren G. Harding, examining claims about his presidency and the circumstances surrounding his death.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' is Robert H. Ferrell, a distinguished presidential historian.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' is a paperback book that offers a thorough historical analysis, making it suitable for both casual readers and those interested in presidential history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' has a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is a first edition, complete with numbers starting with 1.
- Q: When was 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' published? A: The book was published on September 16, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book include any new material or insights? A: Yes, the book includes new material from recently opened papers of Harding's assistant White House physician, offering fresh insights into Harding's health and circumstances at the time of his death.
- Q: What is the primary focus of Robert H. Ferrell in this book? A: Ferrell focuses on countering unsubstantiated claims about Harding's death and reputation, using factual evidence to reassess his place in history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, due to its meticulous research and historical analysis, 'The Strange Deaths of President Harding' is suitable for academic study and can be a valuable resource for students and historians alike.