Calvin Coolidge Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was Coolidge’s nickname?
Silent Cal.
What was Coolidge’s former role?
Vice president and former republican governor of Massachusetts.
What was surprising about the number of press conferences he had?
Though he wasn’t much of a motor mouth, he held more press conferences than any president who came before him.
What was his connection with the American people like?
He built a personal strong bond with American citizens through his regular radio addresses.
When was he appointed president?
1923, during a booming economy. - roaring 20s.
What was Coolidge’s presidential stance?
He also felt that business should be left alone and the government should remain out of it.
What did Coolidge believe about commerce, taxes, and federal regulations?
Saw it as virtuous as he kept on taxing the rich and eased federal regulations on businesses.
What bills did Coolidge Veto?
He vetoed bills to give direct government relief to struggling farmers as he did not want govt interfering with the agricultural market.
What was a downside to this prosperity?
Huge increase in wealth led to questionable investing tactics by citizens.
What happened in result to poor govt policing in the financial sector?
Not long after Coolidge left office, the stock market crashed.
What was Coolidge’s personality?
Silent and stoic - evident by his ‘Silent Cal’ nickname.
