Research President Coolidge’s views and policies related to the budget. Then, research the budget of the federal government in the modern era. Finally, in an essay of 600 words or fewer, explain how you think Coolidge would address the budget deficit were he president today.
Research:
Speech to the Seventh Meeting of the Business Organizations of the Government, June 30, 1924
“Discriminating Benevolence,” Telephone address of President Calvin Coolidge, October 26, 1924
President Calvin Coolidge Veto Message of a bonus bill for war veterans, May 15, 1924.
Proposed 1928 Federal Budget:
Charts of Estimated 1928 Budget Components
President Coolidge’s message to Congress accompanying the 1928 Budget
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