The year was 1922, and Warren G. Harding was the 29th president of the United States.

It was the Roaring ’20s, a time when our country was in the midst of the Great Depression.

Nearly a century later, we find ourselves mired in the thick of the COVID crisis.

And anxiously awaiting the results of Tuesday’s election to determine our next president.

Through it all, the one constant has been Elaine Watto’s unwavering support of her country.

Watto, 98, was among the scores of citizens who took to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots.

Accompanied by her son Terry Watto and his wife Carol, Elaine gallantly mustered the energy to vote.

When asked why she votes, Elaine, of Jim Thorpe, elegantly stated, “It’s a privilege for everybody.”

“It’s important for us as a citizen of the United States,” Elaine said. “I just pray everything goes the way it should.”

“I’m thankful for what I have; God has been good to me,” she said. “As long as God blesses America, we’re all right.”

Terry said he couldn’t be prouder of his mother, who will turn 99 on Aug. 3.

“My mother sets the example for me and my family,” Terry said. “At 98 years old, she still makes the effort to get dressed and vote.”