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Dated February 28, 1920, this is a letter from industrial lawyer Harry L. Hopwood to former Ohio governor Frank B. Willis in regards to Senator Warren G. Harding's campaign manager Harry M. Daugherty. Daugherty's earlier shady political dealings left him with an untrustworthy reputation, and many Republicans urged Harding to cut ties with him, as their relationship might cost him the nomination and presidency. Hopwood suggests that the factions within the Ohio Republican Party could be mended if Harding either withdraws as candidate, or Daugherty resigns as Harding's campaign manager. This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering...
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