The road for the thirtieth president of the United States had been paved by a common upbringing, but would result in an individual who would leave a remarkable impact on the Office of the United States Presidency. Calvin Coolidge was born in the small, rural area of Plymouth Notch, Vermont on July 4, 1872 ("Miller Center."). The geographic location of his upbringing would greatly influence the political beliefs Coolidge would bring to the table in future years. When Coolidge was only twelve years old, his mother passed away, and just a years following this misfortune, his sister passed (Banks). These childhood tragedies would supplement his unique personality as a quiet and reserved individual. Family was very important to Coolidge and up
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Harding’s ticket after much deliberation. He was not too involved with Harding’s campaign, nor was he heavily involved as Vice President, after the Republican ticket won the election (McPherson 216). The lack of involvement provided by Coolidge was very characteristic of him throughout his entire political career, beginning at the local level, and continuing through the national level of his political career. This aspect was vividly noted when he took over as President of the United States after Harding’s sudden death in 1923. Coolidge was sworn in as President by his father in his childhood home (Banks). This was a very unique experience which helped to reinforce the values that his father taught him from a very young age, but more importantly, administer those same values into the Presidential Office. Calvin Coolidge had a profound impact on the Office of the American Presidency by restoring dignity and honor to the Office, offering a laidback, hands-off leadership approach, and utilizing the newest radio technology to deliver speeches such as the State of the Union …show more content…
Calvin Coolidge made it his priority to return this dignity and honor when he moved into Office. This restoration began after the unexpected death of Harding on August 2, 1923 ("30. Calvin Coolidge."). Article II, section one of the constitution states that “In Case of Removal of President from Office, or his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President…” and institutes the process used when the current President or Vice President cannot fulfill his duties. The preceding clause was modified by the twenty-fifth amendment, which was ratified on February 10, 1967. Coolidge utilized this clause when he succeeded into office and strived to rebuild the authority of the position. The most relevant scandal was the Teapot Dome scandal, which consisted of bribery regarding Harding’s Cabinet and several oil companies. The Teapot Dome Scandal did not surface until Coolidge took office (Folsom). To overcome the mistrust of the people, Coolidge immediately administered his simple minded policies, that were, in some ways, similar to those of Harding’s. Coolidge remained reserved, and held strongly to his beliefs during his tenure in Office, which allowed him to quickly gain trust of the people. He was also very persistent to sit in on
Harding’s ticket after much deliberation. He was not too involved with Harding’s campaign, nor was he heavily involved as Vice President, after the Republican ticket won the election (McPherson 216). The lack of involvement provided by Coolidge was very characteristic of him throughout his entire political career, beginning at the local level, and continuing through the national level of his political career. This aspect was vividly noted when he took over as President of the United States after Harding’s sudden death in 1923. Coolidge was sworn in as President by his father in his childhood home (Banks). This was a very unique experience which helped to reinforce the values that his father taught him from a very young age, but more importantly, administer those same values into the Presidential Office. Calvin Coolidge had a profound impact on the Office of the American Presidency by restoring dignity and honor to the Office, offering a laidback, hands-off leadership approach, and utilizing the newest radio technology to deliver speeches such as the State of the Union …show more content…
Calvin Coolidge made it his priority to return this dignity and honor when he moved into Office. This restoration began after the unexpected death of Harding on August 2, 1923 ("30. Calvin Coolidge."). Article II, section one of the constitution states that “In Case of Removal of President from Office, or his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President…” and institutes the process used when the current President or Vice President cannot fulfill his duties. The preceding clause was modified by the twenty-fifth amendment, which was ratified on February 10, 1967. Coolidge utilized this clause when he succeeded into office and strived to rebuild the authority of the position. The most relevant scandal was the Teapot Dome scandal, which consisted of bribery regarding Harding’s Cabinet and several oil companies. The Teapot Dome Scandal did not surface until Coolidge took office (Folsom). To overcome the mistrust of the people, Coolidge immediately administered his simple minded policies, that were, in some ways, similar to those of Harding’s. Coolidge remained reserved, and held strongly to his beliefs during his tenure in Office, which allowed him to quickly gain trust of the people. He was also very persistent to sit in on