Florence Mabel Harding was the first lady of the United States from 1921 until her husband's death in 1923 as the wife of President Warren G. Harding.
Harding in 1920
Warren and Florence Harding in their garden
Portrait of Florence
"A photographer's photographer" quote by Florence Harding who stated the Edward Jackson's photograph of her was "the best photo ever taken." The photo ran on the entire front page of the February 5, 1921 New York Daily News.
Warren Gamaliel Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th president of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923. A member of the Republican Party, he was one of the most popular sitting U.S. presidents. After his death, a number of scandals were exposed, including Teapot Dome, as well as an extramarital affair with Nan Britton, which tarnished his reputation.
Portrait, c. 1920
Harding's home in Marion, Ohio
Harding c. 1919
Harding begins his front porch campaign by accepting the Republican nomination, July 22, 1920.