President: Warren G. Harding (November 2, 1865 - August 2, 1923)Term: March 4, 1921 - August 2, 1923Background: Harding was born in Blooming Grove, Ohio to Dr. George Tryon Harding and Phoebe Elizabeth Harding. Phoebe was a midwife who later achieved her medical licenses, while his George was a teacher at a rural school. One of Harding's grandparents may have been African American. From Harding's father picking up The Argus, he was able to learn about journalism. He then went on to studying newspaper at Ohio Central College. Once Harding graduated, he and two friends bought the Marion Daily Star, which was a failing newspaper for $300. This newspaper ended up being one of the most popular newspapers in the country, but as a result of all of the hard word, Harding suffered from exhaustion a