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The Strange Deaths of President Harding

Professor Robert Ferrell talked about his book, The Strange Deaths of President Harding, published by the University of Missouri Press. Mr. … read more

Professor Robert Ferrell talked about his book, The Strange Deaths of President Harding, published by the University of Missouri Press. Mr. Ferrell discussed the president’s physical death from a heart attack as well as the death of his reputation. He talked about the rumors that still haunt the 29th president, including the circumstances surrounding his death, whether he had an illegitimate child, and what he knew about Teapot Dome and other scandals during his administration. President Harding died in San Francisco on his way back from Alaska on August 2, 1923. close

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First Aired:
Jan 12, 1997 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 30, 2005 | 7:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 12, 1997 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 12, 1997 | 10:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 13, 1997 | 5:59am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 18, 1999 | 8:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 18, 1999 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 22, 1999 | 2:56am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 25, 1999 | 12:56am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 25, 1999 | 6:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 07, 1999 | 8:27pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 30, 2005 | 7:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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