Calvin Coolidge by David Greenberg
A concise reassessment of a famously taciturn 1920s president that probes how his small‑town upbringing, personal austerity, and deep faith in limited government shaped both policy and public perception. It traces his rise to power, explains his fiscal conservatism and pro‑business orientation during the boom years, and explores how his calm, restrained style dealt with crises and the aftermath of scandals. The book argues that his integrity and restraint left a lasting mark on American conservatism while also producing contradictions and consequences for farmers, laborers, and racial minorities, revealing a more complex and consequential figure than the popular “Silent” image suggests.
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