Twenty-ninth U.S. President. Harding's presidency was plagued by financial and political misfortune and misconduct. He and his Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon had the burden of correcting the economic depression of 1921-22. His administration was responsible for the adoption of a national budget already planned by the Wilson administration.

Signature, as President, on 4 1Ž4 X 2 3Ž4 inch card, The White House, Washington, August 18, 1921. Inscribed "Good Luck Warren g Harding August 18, 1921." Excellent condition. (#PVP)