On April 15, 1922, a relatively obscure Senate resolution introduced by John B. Kendrick set in motion one of the most consequential corruption investigations in American history. What began as a narrowly framed inquiry into a quiet land transaction would soon unravel into the…
Read MoreOn August 2, 1923, the United States suddenly had a new president. The 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding’s unexpected death brought an abrupt end to his term in office and left a profound impact on the nation. Harding’s tenure as…
Read MoreThe dedication of the Lincoln Memorial on May 30, 1922, marked the commemoration of one of the nation’s most revered presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the massive marble monument stands as a tribute to…
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