Politics
The rise of communism and socialism
Warren G. Harding
The 29th U.S. president, Warren Harding (1865-1923) served in office from 1921 to 1923 before dying of an apparent heart attack. Harding’s presidency was overshadowed by the criminal activities of some of his cabinet members and other government officials, although he himself was not involved in any wrongdoing.
Teapot Dome Scandal
Teapot Dome, in U.S. history, oil reserve scandal that began during the administration of President Harding. In 1921, by executive order of the President, control of naval oil reserves at Teapot Dome, Wyo.,and at Elk Hills, Calif., was transferred from the Navy Dept. to the Dept. of the Interior.
Teapot Dome
Teapot Dome around the time of the scandal, featuring Teapot Rock (from postcard, ca 1922)
Teapot Rock View
Teapot Rock viewed from the south. The Teapot Dome oil fields are located north of the rock to the right. (image ca 2009).
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Kellogg Briand Pact (Pact of Paris)
Political Cartoon
The artist feels sympathy for the family, the bankers and the employers don’t care about what happens to people as long as they get money. Employers over employers is one of the main causes. Wage cut happened to be one of the main causes of Great Depression.