The book is not based on any primary sources. Interesting that the book says "both of his parents were negroes." It also says his "Negro ancestry has been squelched by the government and his immediate family members" and that it may have been the cause of his death. I find this hard to believe... -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:46 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Presidents wth black blood For a book on Warren G. Harding's black ancestry, read "Warren G. Harding U.S. President 29 Death by Blackness." Apparently, as Harding was want to say, one of his relatives "jumped the fence." J South **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html