156: The Presidency of “Silent” Cal Coolidge

History That Doesn't Suck

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🗓️ 20 May 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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“I believe I can swing it.” This is the story of the Coolidge Administration. Calvin Coolidge isn’t the most talkative guy–he’s painfully shy, to be frank–but “Silent Cal” does care deeply about public service. Over the years, the thrifty, hard-working New Englander moves up the ranks, from municipal offices to state offices, until, as Massachusetts Governor, he’s asked to join Warren G. Harding’s run for the White House. When the scandalous, playboy President meets an untimely end, family man Cal suddenly finds himself President of the United States. Cal slashes government spending and taxes while pursuing peace abroad. He also sees terrible heartache with the loss of loved ones. Meanwhile, the nation is debating if evolution should be taught in schools, the Mississippi floods, and the sculpting of Mount Rushmore begins. Cal might not be a hands-on president, but much is happening during his time in office that will reverberate into the years ahead. ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of the Airwave Media Network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:44.0	It's February 2nd, 1924. We're just above DuPont Circle,
0:59.4	inside the gorgeous three-story red brick house, located at 2340 S Street, Northwest Washington, D.C.
1:07.4	This is former President Woodrow Wilson's home, and as the 67-year-old lies on his bed, in his room on the upper floor, breathing with increased
1:15.0	difficulty, consuming little more than sips of broth, things aren't looking good.
1:21.6	No surprise, I know. We've seen Woodrow struggle mightily with his health since his stroke in late
1:27.2	1919, which I trust you recall from episode 147. It's been heartbreaking to catch the glimpses of him that we have since then, to see him struggle to walk,
1:37.0	struggle to remember Cabinet members' names.
1:40.0	To watch as his ever vigilant physician, Dr. Carey Grayson, and doting wife, Edith, have nursed him along.
1:46.7	And poor Edith, she effectively became the first woman to serve as President of the United States
1:51.6	the way she carried her husband's responsibilities during
1:54.2	their last year and a half in the White House.
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