Walters, Ryan S.
The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G. Harding
- ISBN 13:
- 9781621578840
- author:
- Walters, Ryan S.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Regnery History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Political, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Warren G. Harding's reputation as one of America's worst presidents has endured for decades. Historian Ryan Walters challenges this narrative in his book "The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G. Harding". Walters presents evidence that suggests Harding was unfairly maligned by contemporaries and later historians. Despite being frequently ridiculed, Harding achieved significant accomplishments during his presidency, including stabilizing the economy and reversing America's interventionist foreign policy. Walters sheds new light on Harding's humble beginnings in Marion, Ohio, and how these experiences shaped his approach to governance. By reevaluating Harding's legacy, Walters offers a fresh perspective on this often-overlooked president.