Calvin Coolidge was a solid limited government president. Probably THE prime example of the 20th century. He was often criticized as a do-nothing, but that’s exactly what I’m looking for.
Did Calvin Coolidge spent his time golfing or visited Hawaii? He did more than Zero...
Coolidge is criticized by progressive historians as a “do-nothing.” In reality he kept taxes low and lowered Federal expenditures during the course of his Presidency. In 1923 Federal expenditures were $31 billion by 1928 they were down to $30 billion. Despite lowering taxes, tax receipts were up substantially in the 20’s with the extra money paying off Wilson’s war debt.
Silent Cal basically said “No” every time someone came to the government for ‘help’ and it turned out always to be the right decision.
The economy was great thanks to him
I rank Calvin ahead of Reagan on my list of top Presidents. Anyone that fails to recognise Calvin in these types of articles is really missing a great opportunity...