BONUS: Is Calvin Coolidge America's Quietest Overachiever?
America: The Story of the USA · Liam Heffernan
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Show Notes
Today, we're discussing President Calvin Coolidge a little more and why his general mid-table ranking among Presidents might be a harsh reflection of his success as America's 30th President.
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Special guest for this episode:
- Amity Shlaes, the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including Coolidge, a full-length biography of the thirtieth president. She now chairs the board of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, a national foundation based at the birthplace of President Coolidge.
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Highlights from this episode:
- Calvin Coolidge, often overlooked in history classes, was a surprisingly impactful president who deserves more recognition.
- Despite the challenges of his time, Coolidge successfully stabilized the economy and fostered growth through his deliberate policies.
- Coolidge's immigration stance was complex; he supported restrictions but was not motivated by bigotry, which was quite progressive for his era.
- The podcast discusses how presidential rankings can be misleading, as one president's rise often means another's fall in public perception.
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Additional Resources:
READ: The Coolidge Foundation
READ: Coolidge by Amity Shlaes
LISTEN: Calvin Coolidge: A tale of two - Presidential - Apple Podcasts
LISTEN: 1924, Coolidge vs. Davis vs. L - American Elections: Wicked Game - Apple Podcasts
READ: Calvin Coolidge: Life Before the Presidency | Miller Center
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