As president, Calvin Coolidge continued to uphold personal values learned from his time as a young boy. Most of these values were obtained from his beloved father whom he admired in all facets of living. In Calvin’s eyes, John Coolidge Sr. was an exemplary citizen- he was a “-a good business man, and a very hard worker…” (Coolidge, 10) The principles that Coolidge lived by, he honored till death. After his two terms of presidency he continued his contributions to society by writing a column in the McClure Newspaper for a year. Though he may have lived a relaxed life post-presidency, even teasing reporters with ideas as to why he did not run for a third term, his timing as president during post-war America was imperative for restoration of the country’s economy. A daunting feat, …show more content…
The one I have chosen to be the most important can be considered in many different ways. It is applicable to one’s personal life, their education, the government’s decisions, and more. Not only is this value referring to hard work and reaping what you sow, but it also attests to the fact that you are in control of your future and have the power to change your own life, should you desire. In Coolidge’s case, he inherited with Harding a massive post-war debt disaster. Nevertheless, he stuck to this rule and took the financial crisis in stride, minimizing it is as much as realistically possible while still preserving the rights of American citizens. He believed that the public should not be government dependent, and as a result, encouraged the country as a whole to do their part in reducing the national debt. One should not believe he did not do his part though, as he cut federal spending by 43% in an effort to protect Americans’ property rights. A true president for the people, Coolidge’s decisions were always in best interest of the common welfare, something that should always come first in America’s