Warren G. Harding

Multiple scandals evolved during his administration that damaged his reputation throughout the nation. They spent a restful day at Seward (July 18). This was known as the "Wilkerson" or "Daugherty" injunction which enraged the union as well as many in congress as it prohibited First Amendment rights.

Domestically Harding signed the first child welfare program in the United States and dealt with striking workers in the mining and railroad industries including supporting an eight hour work day. In 1998 journalist Carl S. Harding was the compromise candidate in the 1920 election when he promised the nation a return to "normalcy" in the form of a strong economy independent of foreign influence.