Legacy

Even though Harding was given some credit for civil rights and progressive views on race, in most people’s opinion, he had failed. Many believed that he viewed presidency as a ceremonial and has never taken the role as a leader seriously. He never really understood how he should lead the nation nor communicate effectively. In the end, his legacy was blemished by his corrupt friends and also undermined his historical impact. His inability to set goal for himself and control the officials under him made him a bad leader. Adding up to his poor sense of priorities and lack of vision, he was dragged down into the lowest rank of U.S. Presidents.