1920 United States Presidential Election

The 1920 United States Presidential Election was held on November 2, 1920, amid post-World War I changes and social shifts. Republican candidate Warren G. Harding won decisively against Democratic candidate James M. Cox, reflecting a nationwide desire for stability and a return to “normalcy” after the war and the 1918 flu pandemic. Harding received 61% of the popular vote and a significant Electoral College majority. The election also marked the first time women voted nationally, following the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Harding's victory set the stage for the Roaring Twenties, a period of economic growth and cultural change.