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Aug 18, 2015 · Operating under the so-called one-drop rule that any “black blood” at all made someone black, racists used genealogy to try to discredit opponents.
Warren G. Harding was said to have African ancestry; one claim was by his political opponent, a controversial and racist historian, William Estabrook Chancellor. Chancellor said Harding's father was a mulatto [15][16][17] and Harding's great-grandmother was black. [16]
Aug 18, 2015 · DNA tests that proved Warren Harding had a child by his mistress have solved another historical mystery: He did not have African-American ancestors.
He started to spread rumors of Harding's supposed black heritage, and encouraged local businessmen to boycott Harding's business interests. [10] When Harding found out what Kling was doing, he warned Kling "that he would beat the tar out of the little man if he didn't cease."
Jun 24, 2008 · Some say Warren G. Harding, the 29th U.S. President, had black roots. Courtesy of the National Archives/Newsmakers. Andrew Jackson. Thomas Jefferson. Warren Harding. Dwight...
In a 1921 speech, U.S. President Warren G. Harding argued for economic, political, and educational equality between white and Black Americans.
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