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In 1920 many people were unhappy with [[Woodrow Wilson]]'s policies and World War I.  The Republicans nominated Ohio Senator, [[Warren G. Harding]]. The Democrats instead nominated Ohio Governor, [[James M. Cox]], as their candidate <ref> Ironically, while Cox never won the presidency, both running mates would go on to win the Presidency.  They were [[Calvin Coolidge]] and [[Franklin Roosevelt]].  </ref>.  Cox supported many of Wilson's ideas and policies, while Harding called for a "return to normalacy." <ref>  [[Encyclopedia of Presidents, Warren G. Harding]], by Linda R. Wade, Children's Press, 1989.  </ref>   
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In 1920 many people were unhappy with [[Woodrow Wilson]]'s policies and World War I.  The Republicans nominated Ohio Senator, [[Warren G. Harding]]. Wilson was in no condition to run for a third term, and the Democrats instead nominated Ohio Governor, [[James M. Cox]], as their candidate <ref> Ironically, while Cox never won the presidency, both running mates would go on to win the Presidency.  They were [[Calvin Coolidge]] and [[Franklin Roosevelt]].  </ref>.  Cox supported many of Wilson's ideas and policies, while Harding called for a "return to normalacy." He eventually won in what remains the highest (percentage-wise) popular vote margin in history. <ref>  [[Encyclopedia of Presidents, Warren G. Harding]], by Linda R. Wade, Children's Press, 1989.  </ref>   
 
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