#41: Warren G. Harding (1921-1923)
Warren G. Harding’s term as president saw the economy flourish, significantly aided by the burgeoning automotive industry’s mass production. This era of economic prosperity highlighted the potential of industrial growth in the United States.
Despite the economic upturn, Harding’s presidency was overshadowed by numerous scandals, the most notorious being the Teapot Dome scandal. This scandal, involving clandestine oil leasing and profiteering by close associates, considerably tarnished Harding’s reputation and legacy, maintaining his position at the lower end of presidential rankings.