CALVIN COOLIDGE 30th President of the US Buschistory Presents – The Presidents

The Election 1.President: Calvin Coolidge Number 30 VP - Charles Dawes ( ) 2. Political Party - Republican 3. Term of Office Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Warren G. Harding (Republican) preceded him and Herbert Hoover (Republican) followed him 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. He assumed the presidency upon the death of Warren G. Harding

The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them. Silent Cal, Republican Taxes, “The Chief business of America is Business.” 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. He chose not to run in the 1928 election.

Domestic Issues and Events 1923 – First President to broadcast a speech using Radio – World War Adjusted Compensation Act (Bonus Bill), Johnson-Reed Immigration Act (immigration quotas stacked against Asians, Africans, and Jews), Revenue Act of 1924 (further cut taxes), Indian Citizenship Act, 1926 – Revenue Act (lowered taxes), Air Commerce Act 1927 – Great Mississippi Flood (Think Katrina – gov’t inaction), Charles Lindberg crosses the Atlantic, Sacco and Vanzetti 1928 – Revenue Act (lowered taxes again) Unsuccessfully fought for anti-lynching legislation, Organized crime grew due to Prohibition, The 20’s Roared – sort of.

Foreign Policy and Events 1926 – U.S. joins the World Court 1928 – Signed Kellogg-Briand Pact