How much do you know about the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge? Unless you're a history buff or lean conservative, probably not much. But there is some great literature out about his impact on the country during the prosperous and "roaring" 1920s.

 

 

 

Amity Shlaes is on the board of trustees with the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, and in 2013, she authored the book Coolidge, a comprehensive look at his life and career. She joined Tony Mazur on the Check Your Brain podcast to talk about "Silent Cal," his presidency, how he was viewed by both political parties, and the newfound popularity he experienced during the Reagan years.

 

 

 

Amity's book on Coolidge is still available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Coolidge-Amity-Shlaes/dp/0061967599

 

 

 

If you enjoyed this interview, take a look at what the Coolidge Foundation has to offer and consider a donation, if you can: https://coolidgefoundation.org/

 

 

 

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