68th United States Congress
The 68th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C., from March 4, 1923, to March 4, 1925, during the last months of Warren G. Harding's presidency, and the first years of the administration of his successor, Calvin Coolidge. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1910 United States census.
United States Capitol (1906)
Henry Cabot Lodge Republican leader (unofficial), until November 9, 1924
Charles Curtis Republican leader (unofficial, acting), from November 28, 1924 Republican whip, until November 28, 1924
Wesley Jones Republican whip, from November 28, 1924
Presidency of Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding's tenure as the 29th president of the United States lasted from March 4, 1921, until his death on August 2, 1923. Harding presided over the country in the aftermath of World War I. A Republican from Ohio, Harding held office during a period in American political history from the mid-1890s to 1932 that was generally dominated by his party. He died of an apparent heart attack and was succeeded by Vice President Calvin Coolidge.
Image: Warren G Harding Harris & Ewing
Image: 1894 US Presidential Seal
Republican National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 8–12, 1920
Harding's home in Marion, Ohio, from which he conducted his 1920 "front porch" campaign. (c.1918–1921)