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United States presidential election of 1920
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The election results of 1920 Portrait of Warren G. Harding, 29th president of the United States, wearing a suit and bow tie, looking directly at the camera. James M. Cox Campaign button
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United States presidential election of 1920: References & Edit History

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Added cross-reference to “October surprise.” Jul 13, 2026
Anniversary information added. Oct 26, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1920 election. Jun 05, 2024
Article revised to state that James M. Cox's share of the popular vote was 34.1 percent. May 22, 2018
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1920: Republican and the Return to Normalcy. Jul 08, 2014
Add new Web site: Maps of World - United States Presidential Election of 1920. Jul 08, 2014
New article added. Oct 20, 2011
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