A surname of English origin, also referring to Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States. Can also refer to the process of making something hard or firm.
From Old English 'heard' meaning 'hard' or 'hardy' plus the suffix '-ing' indicating 'son of' or 'belonging to'. Originally an occupational or descriptive surname for someone known for toughness or who worked with hard materials.
Warren Harding was elected largely because Americans were tired of World War I's chaos and wanted a 'return to normalcy' - a phrase he coined that perfectly captured the national mood. His presidency, though scandal-ridden, introduced the first presidential radio broadcast.
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