Florence Harding

First Lady

Florence Kling Harding served as the First Lady of the United States from 1921 until her husband's death in 1923. Before her time in the White House, she was an astute businesswoman, managing her husband's newspaper, The Marion Star, which she helped build into a profitable enterprise. As First Lady, she was a prominent social hostess, opened the White House grounds to the public, and advocated for veterans' rights. Her tenure was marked by her modern approach and political astuteness, though it was cut short by President Harding's sudden death.

Aug 15, 1860 - Nov 21, 1924 American 4 Quotes

Quotes by Florence Harding

“I can see but one word written over the door of the White House, and that word is 'Tragedy.'”
 — Florence Harding
foreboding presidency tragedy
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“I have only one real hobby - my husband.”
 — Florence Harding
devotion marriage relationship
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“Well, I know what’s best for the President. I put him in the White House. He does well when he listens to me and poorly when he does not.”
 — Florence Harding
confidence influence politics
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“I am not unused to this sort of thing. All my life I have been a buffer for my husband.”
 — Florence Harding
marriage resilience support
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