Presidency of Calvin Coolidge

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The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge began on August 2, 1923, when Calvin Coolidge became the 30th President of the United States upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, and ended on March 4, 1929. Coolidge, a member of the Republican Party, was known for his quiet demeanor and pro-business policies.

Early Life and Career

Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. He graduated from Amherst College in 1895 and began practicing law in Northampton, Massachusetts. Coolidge entered politics as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and later served as the Governor of Massachusetts.

Ascension to the Presidency

Coolidge was serving as Vice President under President Warren G. Harding when Harding died suddenly in 1923. Coolidge was sworn in as President by his father, a notary public, at their family home in Vermont.

Domestic Policies

Coolidge's presidency is often associated with the economic prosperity of the "Roaring Twenties." He believed in limited government intervention in business and reduced federal spending. His administration passed the Revenue Act of 1924, which lowered income tax rates, and the Immigration Act of 1924, which restricted immigration from certain countries.

Economic Policies

Coolidge's economic policies were characterized by tax cuts, reduction of the national debt, and a laissez-faire approach to business. He believed that the government should interfere as little as possible in the economy, a philosophy that was reflected in his vetoes of farm relief bills and his opposition to government regulation.

Social Policies

Coolidge was a proponent of civil rights for African Americans and Native Americans. He signed the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States.

Foreign Policies

Coolidge's foreign policy was marked by a commitment to peace and stability. He supported the Kellogg-Briand Pact, an international agreement that aimed to prevent war. His administration also worked to improve relations with Latin American countries through the Good Neighbor Policy.

Legacy

Coolidge chose not to run for a second full term in 1928 and was succeeded by Herbert Hoover. He retired to Northampton, Massachusetts, where he lived until his death in 1933. Coolidge's presidency is often remembered for its economic prosperity and his belief in limited government.

Related Pages

• Calvin Coolidge
• Warren G. Harding
• Herbert Hoover
• Republican Party (United States)
• Roaring Twenties
• Revenue Act of 1924
• Immigration Act of 1924
• Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
• Kellogg-Briand Pact
• Good Neighbor Policy

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