The Tormented President: Calvin Coolidge, Death, and by Robert E. Gilbert

By Robert E. Gilbert

Although Calvin Coolidge is greatly judged to were a susceptible or even an incompetent president, this learn concludes that he used to be a pace-setter disabled by way of a crippling emotional breakdown. After a magnificent early occupation, Coolidge assumed the presidency upon the dying of Warren Harding. His promising political profession suffered an immense blow, despite the fact that, with the demise of his favourite baby, 16-year-old Calvin Jr., in July 1924. crushed with grief, Coolidge confirmed particular symptoms of medical melancholy. getting bored in politics, he served out his time period as a damaged guy. this is often the 1st account of Coolidge's existence to check his habit sooner than and after this tragedy, and the 1st to contemplate the significance of Coolidge's psychological health and wellbeing in his presidential legacy.

Gilbert conscientiously records the dramatic switch in Coolidge's management variety, in addition to the adjustments in his own habit. In his early occupation, Coolidge labored demanding, used to be revolutionary, and politically astute. while he turned vice chairman in 1921, he inspired the Washington institution through being powerful and activist. After Harding's dying, Coolidge took keep watch over of his social gathering, dazzled the click, distanced himself from the Harding scandals, and confirmed skill in household and overseas coverage. His son's demise might smash all of this. Gilbert records Coolidge's next dysfunctional habit, together with sadistic traits, rudeness and cruelty to relatives and aides, and peculiar interactions with the White residence staff.

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