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Birth at Blooming Grove
· Blooming Grove, Ohio, United States
Harding was born in Blooming Grove, Ohio. Coordinates represent the former Blooming Grove community.
Family move to Caledonia
· Caledonia, Ohio, United States
The Harding family relocated to Caledonia, where his father acquired a local weekly newspaper and Harding learned newspaper work.
Enrollment at Ohio Central College
· Ohio Central College, Iberia, Ohio, United States
At fourteen, Harding entered Ohio Central College in Iberia. The source supports late-1879 precision only.
Return to Marion after graduation
· Marion, Ohio, United States
After graduating from Ohio Central College, Harding joined his family in Marion, the city that became his principal home and newspaper base.
Republican National Convention visit
· Chicago, Illinois, United States
As a young newspaper proprietor, Harding used his railroad pass to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago. The article gives the convention year but not a more precise attendance date; coordinates represent Chicago.
Battle Creek Sanitorium stays
· Battle Creek Sanitorium, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Harding was among the patients who spent time at the Battle Creek Sanitorium during recurring periods of fatigue and nervous illness. The exact dates of the individual stays are not specified; this card marks the beginning of the documented 1889–1901 period.
Marriage at Mount Vernon Avenue home
· Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio, United States
Harding married Florence Kling at their newly built home in Marion. Coordinates represent the Warren G. Harding Home site.
Congressional visit in Washington
· United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., United States
Harding traveled to Washington, met Representative William Jennings Bryan, and heard him speak in the House chamber. The article supports year-level precision.
Columbian Exposition visit
· Chicago, Illinois, United States
Harding traveled to Chicago for the World's Columbian Exposition. Coordinates represent Chicago; the exposition grounds were in Jackson Park.
Move to Washington as senator
· Washington, D.C., United States
Harding and Florence moved from Marion to Washington during his U.S. Senate service. The source gives the year but not a more precise relocation date.
Front-porch presidential campaign
· Marion, Ohio, United States
Harding conducted most of his general-election campaign from his home city, receiving visiting delegations in Marion. The source supports campaign-year precision, not a single date.
Normalcy speech to the Home Market Club
· Boston, Massachusetts, United States
During his presidential-nomination campaign, Harding delivered his widely remembered normalcy speech in Boston. Coordinates represent central Boston; the article does not identify the specific meeting venue.
Republican convention campaign supervision
· Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Harding was in Chicago supervising his campaign during the Republican National Convention that nominated him for president. The convention opened June 8; the quotation establishes his presence in Chicago during it.
Presidential inauguration
· East Portico, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., United States
Harding took the presidential oath at the East Portico of the United States Capitol, beginning his only term as president.
Visit to Walter Reed Hospital
· Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States
As president, Harding inspected Walter Reed Hospital and spoke to disabled veterans. Coordinates represent the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center area.
Bolívar statue dedication
· New York City, New York, United States
Harding dedicated the equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar in New York. Coordinates represent the Simón Bolívar monument in Central Park.
Speech at Pohick Church
· Pohick Church, Lorton, Virginia, United States
Harding spoke at historic Pohick Church in northern Virginia.
Lincoln University address
· Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, United States
Harding addressed Lincoln University students on the Tulsa race massacre and racial equality.
Plymouth tercentenary ceremony
· Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Harding officiated at the three-hundredth anniversary observance of the Pilgrims' landing.
Vacation visit to Portland
· Portland, Maine, United States
Harding visited Portland, Maine, during his northeastern vacation journey.
Guest of Secretary Weeks
· Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States
Harding arrived in Lancaster, New Hampshire, as Secretary of War John W. Weeks's guest.
Army hospital visit at Gorham
· Gorham, New Hampshire, United States
Harding visited an Army hospital in Gorham during his New England trip.
Baltimore hospital visit
· Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Harding traveled to Baltimore with Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty to visit Daugherty's hospitalized wife. Coordinates represent central Baltimore; the hospital is not specified.
Visit to Philadelphia
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Harding traveled by USS Mayflower to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. This card records the Philadelphia stop; the same source also supports an Atlantic City visit.
West Point speech
· United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, United States
Harding spoke at the U.S. Military Academy before departing New York.
Leisure day in Norfolk
· Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Harding visited Norfolk for a day of leisure before returning to Washington.
Honorary degree at William and Mary
· College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Harding spoke at the College of William and Mary and received an honorary doctor of laws degree.
Civil-rights speech in Birmingham
· Birmingham, Alabama, United States
On a southern tour, Harding delivered a speech favoring civil rights at Birmingham's fiftieth-anniversary celebration.
Southern-tour stop in Atlanta
· Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Harding visited Atlanta on the next day of his southern tour.
Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
· Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day.
Closing the Washington Naval Conference
· Washington, D.C., United States
Harding closed the Washington Naval Conference with a speech as the Washington Naval Treaty was signed. The timeline does not identify the specific conference venue; coordinates represent central Washington.
Gettysburg Marine reenactment
· Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Harding oversaw a Marine Civil War reenactment at Gettysburg.
Independence Day in Marion
· Marion, Ohio, United States
Harding returned to his hometown for Marion's centennial Independence Day observance.
Florida vacation arrival
· Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
Harding's vacation train arrived at Ormond Beach, Florida.
Houseboat trip to Palm Beach
· Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Harding traveled by houseboat to Palm Beach during his Florida vacation.
Houseboat trip to St. Augustine
· St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Harding traveled by houseboat to St. Augustine, with stops at Titusville and Daytona Beach. This card records the St. Augustine destination; the quotation also directly supports the named intermediate stops.
Arrival in Augusta
· Augusta, Georgia, United States
Harding arrived in Augusta by train after his Florida journey.
World Court address to Associated Press
· New York City, New York, United States
Harding traveled to New York to give an Associated Press speech supporting the World Court. The particular Associated Press venue is not identified.
Memorial Day at Arlington
· Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Harding spoke at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Speech in Wilmington
· Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Before departing on his western trip, Harding addressed the Young Men's Republican Club in Wilmington.
Voyage of Understanding speech in St. Louis
· St. Louis, Missouri, United States
On the opening leg of his Voyage of Understanding, Harding spoke for U.S. participation in the World Court.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Kansas City
· Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Harding continued his cross-country speaking tour in Kansas City.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Hutchinson
· Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Harding spoke in Hutchinson, where agriculture was a principal theme of the tour.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Denver
· Denver, Colorado, United States
Harding spoke in Denver while crossing Colorado on the Voyage of Understanding.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Cheyenne
· Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Harding spoke in Cheyenne during the transcontinental rail journey.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Salt Lake City
· Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Harding spoke in Salt Lake City during the first week of his final national tour.
Visit to Zion National Park
· Zion National Park, Utah, United States
Harding visited Zion National Park while traveling through southern Utah. Coordinates represent the park's principal visitor area.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Pocatello
· Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Harding spoke in Pocatello during his Idaho rail itinerary. The same quotation also establishes his speech in Idaho Falls.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Butte
· Butte, Montana, United States
Harding spoke in Butte during the Montana stage of the tour. The same quotation also establishes his speech in Helena.
Visit to Yellowstone National Park
· Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Harding visited Yellowstone National Park on the final day of June during his western tour. Coordinates represent the park's Mammoth Hot Springs area.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Spokane
· Spokane, Washington, United States
Harding spoke in Spokane before continuing west toward the Pacific.
Voyage of Understanding speech in Meacham
· Meacham, Oregon, United States
Harding spoke in Meacham, Oregon, while crossing the Blue Mountains.
Independence Day speech in Portland
· Portland, Oregon, United States
Harding spoke in Portland, Oregon, on Independence Day during the Voyage of Understanding.
Embarkation for Alaska
· Tacoma, Washington, United States
Harding embarked on USS Henderson at Tacoma to begin the Alaska portion of his final tour. The linked itinerary identifies Tacoma as the July 5 boarding point.
Landing at Metlakatla
· Metlakatla, Alaska, United States
Harding landed at Metlakatla during the first presidential visit to Alaska. The same quotation also establishes his Ketchikan visit.
Visit to Juneau
· Juneau, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Alaska's territorial capital while traveling aboard USS Henderson.
Visit to Skagway
· Skagway, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Skagway during the southeast Alaska segment of his trip.
Arrival at Seward
· Seward, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Seward before traveling onward on the Alaska Railroad.
Visit to Anchorage
· Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Anchorage during the Alaska Railroad portion of the Voyage of Understanding.
Alaska Railroad final spike
· Nenana, Alaska, United States
Harding drove the final spike completing the Alaska Railroad at Nenana.
Visit to Fairbanks
· Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Fairbanks and addressed a large crowd during the interior Alaska leg of his tour.
Return to Seward for fishing
· Seward, Alaska, United States
Harding returned to Seward for a fishing trip after the planned Richardson Trail return was abandoned.
Visit to Valdez
· Valdez, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Valdez while proceeding south along the Alaska coast.
Visit to Cordova
· Cordova, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Cordova during the coastal return from south-central Alaska.
Visit to Sitka
· Sitka, Alaska, United States
Harding visited Sitka during his return voyage through southeast Alaska.
Fishing at Campbell River
· Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Harding went fishing at Campbell River in British Columbia while traveling south from Alaska.
State visit to Vancouver
· Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Harding toured Vancouver as the first sitting American president to visit Canada and addressed a crowd of more than 50,000.
Final public speech in Seattle
· University of Washington Stadium, Seattle, Washington, United States
Harding gave his final speech at the University of Washington stadium, predicting eventual Alaska statehood. This was his final speech.
Death at the Palace Hotel
· Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California, United States
After falling ill during the final leg of the Voyage of Understanding, Harding died in his Palace Hotel room in San Francisco. The preceding passage states that he had been confined to bed rest in his Palace Hotel room after arriving in San Francisco on July 29.