Timeline of the Warren G. Harding presidency

During his presidency, he organized international disarmament agreements, addressed major labor disputes, enacted legislation and regulations pertaining to veterans' rights, and traveled west to visit Alaska.

Harding inherited the aftermath of World War I after taking office in 1921, requiring him to formally end American involvement and participate in the polarized discussion of veterans' affairs, including the debate surrounding the Bonus Bill.

His administration was beset by scandal in March 1922 after the president dismissed officials at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the events of the larger Teapot Dome scandal began the following month when the Department of the Interior leased the Teapot Dome oil reserves to Harry Ford Sinclair.

Harding was forced to personally broker agreements amidst coal and rail strikes that escalated into violence in the summer of 1922.

In June 1923, he undertook a months-long Voyage of Understanding to tour the Western United States and the Territory of Alaska, also visiting British Columbia.

President Harding faces the Chief Justice with his hand raised to take the Oath of Office. A large crowd stands behind him.
Harding takes the Oath of Office on March 4, 1921.
Harding walks up the bridge onto the Mayflower. Men await him, saluting.
Harding boards the USS Mayflower on April 27, 1922.
Harding stands beside Marie Curie. Curie has her arm around Harding's. Others stand around them.
Harding with Marie Curie on May 20, 1921
Each of the men sits in a chair outdoors in the grass. Edison reads from a newspaper while the others look at him.
Harding camps with Ford, Edison, and Firestone in July 1921.
Harding with General John J. Pershing on August 30, 1921
President Harding stands with his arms open.
Harding speaks in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 1921.
Harding places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 9, 1921.
President Harding stands before a crowd with radio broadcasting equipment in front of him.
Harding's speech is broadcast over radio on May 18, 1922.
President Harding gives a speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Harding dedicates the Lincoln Memorial on May 30, 1922.
Harding speaking to Confederate veterans on June 5, 1922
Harding places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 11, 1922.
Harding outside the Red Cross on December 13, 1922
Harding dedicates a statue of Alexander Hamilton on May 17, 1923.
Harding dedicates the Zero Milestone on June 4, 1923.
President Harding disembarks from a ship.
Harding becomes the first US president to visit Canada on July 26, 1923.