Presidents Warren and Coolidge where known for completely different qualities. While Warren surrounded himself with friends and wasn’t at all productive, Coolidge acted with diligence and integrity, and limited his actions for the greater good of the country.
Warren Harding was elected the 29th president on his birthday in the year 1920. He served only 2 years in office, from 1921 to 1923, his term immediately following World War I. Harding’s short presidency was marked with scandal, much of it due to his personal lack of direction.
As a young adult, Warren Harding pursued the career of a reporter, and become the owner of a newspaper. He changed to politics because of his wife, who urged him to look into a more stable job. His first position was a seat on the U.S. Senate for Ohio, from 1914 up until his presidency.
Warren Harding’s Cabinet was made up of his friends, and that lead to the Teapot Dome Scandal. One of the Cabinet members was accused of stealing property from the government, illegally selling it, and pocketing the money. This Teapot Dome Scandal ruined the reputation of Warren Harding even more.
Warren Harding was not known for great things. He was known as a lazy president, his term marked with scandal. He was known for doing nothing for the country, and indulging in parties and his friends.
President Calvin Coolidge was known as one of the greatest presidents, focusing honesty, and integrity, as well as diligence. He limited his actions, and was not a man to expand the government.
In the year 1898, Calvin Coolidge opened his own small law firm, and his integrity and diligence earned him a good reputation. He served as a lawyer until he was elected to Governor of Massachusetts, where he dealt with the Boston Police Strike of 1919. Calvin Coolidge rebuked the Union, and hired all new policemen after the strike. This act gave him national attention, and showed him to be a man of action.
Calvin Coolidge was chosen as President Warren Harding’s running mate in 1920. The vice president position held very little responsibility, but Coolidge became the first vice president to attend the Cabinet meetings. During his time as Warren’s running mate, he earned the nickname, “Silent Cal,” for he was a quiet man.
Calvin Coolidge suddenly became president after Warren Harding had a heart attack. Coolidge received the news after he was already in bed, but he got up and dressed himself, and left to meet the reporters.
Calvin Coolidge was an amazing presidents, and his qualities earned him a place among the greatest presidents of the United States. He is remembered as a strong president who limited actions for the greater good of the country.
President Warren surrounded himself with friends, and didn’t pay much attention to the country. He was known as a lazy president, who cared only for parting with friends. President Coolidge was an honest and diligent man, and he limited actions to help the people. His reputation is great, and he is known for being very productive with his time and resources.
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