On this day (4-jul), the birth anniversary of Calvin Coolidge, a quiet, pro-business President who advocated for limited government during the economic prosperity of the 1920s - is commemorated...
Nicknamed "Silent Cal" Coolidge strongly believed in limited government, fiscal responsibility which he implemented during a time of significant economic growth known as the "Roaring Twenties"... He reduced taxes, cut government spending, and paid down the National debt.
Born in the year 1872, Calvin Coolidge was instrumental in signing the Indian Citizenship Act, which granted full US citizenship to Native Americans while maintaining their right to their tribal lands... He signed the Revenue Act of 1924, which decreased personal Income Tax rates, increased Estate taxes, and reduced the Federal debt.
In 1986, Calvin Coolidge was featured on a 22-cent stamp as part of the 1986 Ameripex Presidential commemorative set...
This stamp can be collected under the following themes:
(b) Famous People...
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