Plaque [realia]. 1921 circa

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Plaque [realia]. 1921 circa

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Heavy, silver-colored metal plaque has raised lettering: "To Warren Gamaliel Harding and his wife Florence Kling Harding from the Citizens of Marion in testimony of affection and of gratitude for loyal friendship, devotion to the public welfare, and service to the highest conception of American Citizenship. God's Blessing to you. Marion, Ohio, March 2nd, 1921." There is an eagle at the top edge of the plaque.

1 item : silver ; 35.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 3.3 cm deep.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Harding, Warren Gamaliel, 1865-1923

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Warren Gamaliel Harding (b. November 2, 1865, Blooming Grove, Ohio-d. August 2, 1923, San Francisco, California) was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from March 4, 1921 until his death in 1923....

Harding, Florence Kling, 1860-1924

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Known as “The Duchess,” Florence Mabel Kling Harding served as First Lady from 1921 to 1923 as the wife of President Warren G. Harding. Daughter of the richest man in a small town–Amos Kling, a successful businessman–Florence Mabel Kling was born in Marion, Ohio, in 1860, to grow up in a setting of wealth, position, and privilege. Much like her strong-willed father in temperament, she developed a self-reliance rare in girls of that era. A music course at the Cincinnati Conservatory complet...