Date of Award
5-1936
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Elizabeth C.
Keywords
Ulysses S. Grant--(Ulysses Simpson)--1822-1885, Warren G. Harding--(Warren Gamaliel)--1865-1923, United States--History--1865-1898, United States--History--1919-1933
Abstract
The two most corrupt administrations in the history of the United States are probably those of Grant and Harding. Since these administrations have become a landmark in governmental corruption, this study was made to determine the comparisons and contrasts of these two periods. The periods involved in this study are from 1869 to 1877 and from 1921 to 1923.
A good many parallels in personal characteristics and public practices have shown themselves while the differences in temperament and appreciation of the Presidency have not been overlooked. Congressional Globes, Congressional Records, the actual documents of treaties and lawn have provided good sources upon which secondary material, written during the periods studied, have given a means of attacking the problem of these two administrations. Where magazine articles have been accessible, controversial subjects in both signed articles and editorials have been reviewed and condensed for this study.
Grant and Hading showed themselves inept in administering almost all their national policies and measures. In foreign affairs they fared quite well, since in this field their policies were well guided by competent Secreteries of State. Each President was instrumental in making forwards steps towards international peach wven though their internal measured were tainted by mismanagment of public offices, bungling politicians, and governmental gangsters.
Recommended Citation
Haberbosch, John F., "A Comparative study of the Grant and Harding administrations" (1936). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 792.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/792
