Calvin Coolidge's Founding Values Of Calvin Coolidge

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In his first speech as president of the Massachusetts State Senate, Calvin Coolidge claimed there needed to be a faith in the virtue of the people and that “the Commonwealth is founded upon a righteousness which will endure.” Coolidge recognized the importance of appointing politicians with lasting honesty and virtuous intentions, not only during campaigning and elections, but throughout their entire career. Politicians should not be egotistical competitors, but should possess a genuine passion for representing and meeting the needs of the common people. The wellbeing and prosperity of all must be equally pursued. This value should allow America to stand out from other nations, by being a country built by the people, for the people.
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This value applies just as much today as it did in the 1920s. The present-day should be guided by the judgement of former days. Throughout his political career, therefore, Coolidge embodied a dedication to and protection of America’s founding values and ideals. The qualities and characteristics that the founding leaders possessed and encouraged need to resurface in the present-day government. Qualities such as morality, sincerity, and loyalty. Coolidge believed in the worth and dignity of men, and when he spoke of an enduring righteousness, he spoke out for the American people and his belief in their love for their country, which motivated their own trust in him. He focused on the liberating, redeeming capability of humanity and understated governmental power as the cause for national and commercial revision. The more fervent and proactive the people are, the less power the government will have or …show more content…

During elections, candidates should not get caught up in the excitement of the moment and make impulsive promises that may not be carried out. Coolidge recognized that many politicians make seemingly virtuous promises to the people during elections, but quickly revert to selfish interests after being elected. It is the mishandling of freedom that permits persecution. Instead of speaking many meaningless words, government officials need to make the words they say count. This country needs a government with representatives who will honestly and continuously strive to fulfill the needs of the citizens. Instead of individuals who only make these promises in order to earn more votes, there is a need for a national leader who remains true and committed to his promises. Someone who ceaselessly purposes to protect and uphold the rights of the people. Someone whose best interest is to voice the ideas and beliefs of the public. Someone who embodies a “righteousness which will

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