The quote suggests that Republicans and their policies during the 1920s wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity. Harding emphasizes the importance of healing and normalcy after the turmoil of World War I, indicating a desire to restore stability and promote economic growth rather than engage in revolutionary changes or conflicts.
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“America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums [useless medicines] but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.” —Warren G. Harding
What does the quote suggest about Republicans and their policies during the 1920s?
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They were interested in establishing American leadership in future foreign events.
They were interested in establishing American leadership in future foreign events.
They regretted getting involved in a war without a clear victory.
They regretted getting involved in a war without a clear victory.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
They recognized the need for continued investment in social programs.
They recognized the need for continued investment in social programs.
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