Warren G. Harding (Texas politician)
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Warren Glenn Harding was a Democrat
who served as the Treasurer of the State of Texas
from 1977-1983. The position no longer exists.
, Texas, to William Moore and the former Ethel Baccus. He was a veteran of the United States Navy
serving in World War II
. He was not related to former U.S. President Warren G. Harding
of Ohio
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and served in that position until 1977. In 1977, upon the death of Jesse James
he was appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe
to the position of state treasurer. Harding was elected to a full four-year term in 1978 and served as state treasurer until 1983. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ann Richards
.
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Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
who served as the Treasurer of the State of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
from 1977-1983. The position no longer exists.
Early life
Harding was born in PrincetonPrinceton, Texas
Princeton is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,477 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Princeton is located at ....
, Texas, to William Moore and the former Ethel Baccus. He was a veteran of the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
serving in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He was not related to former U.S. President Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th President of the United States . A Republican from Ohio, Harding was an influential self-made newspaper publisher. He served in the Ohio Senate , as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
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Public service
In 1950, he was elected Treasurer of Dallas CountyDallas County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile . There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi...
and served in that position until 1977. In 1977, upon the death of Jesse James
Jesse James (Texas Treasurer)
Jesse James was the longest serving Texas State Treasurer, serving in that post from 1941 until his death in 1977.-Early years:James was born near Thorndale, Texas in Milam County...
he was appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe
Dolph Briscoe
Dolph Briscoe, Jr. was a Uvalde, Texas rancher and businessman who was the 41st Governor of Texas between 1973 and 1979....
to the position of state treasurer. Harding was elected to a full four-year term in 1978 and served as state treasurer until 1983. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ann Richards
Ann Richards
Dorothy Ann Willis Richards was an American politician from Texas. She first came to national attention as the state treasurer of Texas, when she delivered the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Richards served as the 45th Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995 and was...
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Death
Harding died April 2, 2005, in Dallas, Texas, and is interred at the Texas State Cemetery in AustinAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
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