Florence Harding Quotes


He's in this race until hell freezes over!


Context

In the 1920 Republican primary in Indiana things were looking poorly for Warren G. Harding and his campaign manager called to advise Harding to drop out of the race. Harding was about to agree when Mrs. Harding grabbed the phone.


Citations

Florence Harding, 1860-1924, First Lady (Warren G. Harding), Telephone call, 1920

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Florence Harding
Florence Harding
  • Born: August 15, 1860
  • Died: November 21, 1924
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: First Lady

Florence Mabel Harding was the first lady of the United States from 1921 to 1923 as the wife of President Warren G. Harding.