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“The president is the cuticle of the nail bed of America: one would think pushing back makes him stronger, yet it turns out the opposite is true.”

Quote by Warren G. Harding

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Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding

Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States, born on November 2, 1865, and died on August 2, 1923. His presidency was marked by controversy due to scandals, but he was also considered a visionary politician. more

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