1920s U.S. president

Answer:

HARDING

Hint:

This Ohio newspaper publisher became the 29th president but is often remembered for the scandals that emerged after his sudden death in office.

Explanation:

The clue "1920s U.S. president" points directly to Warren G. Harding, who served as the 29th president from 1921 until his death in 1923. His last name fits the answer space, and since he’s the only president from that decade, no wordplay is involved—it’s a straightforward historical reference. If you know your early 20th-century leaders, this one’s easy to spot.

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