Mr. Carroll, managing editor for Townhall Magazine, not only presents a convincing case for such a claim based on concrete results but also corroborates the evidence presented by Joseph Postell, professor of history at the University of Colorado, published in February’s issue of Townhall, that Coolidge outdoes “The Great Communicator” as the “greatest conservative president ever.” Such a moniker, derived from so strong a list of actual accomplishments, invites everyone to look again at our thirtieth president and discover anew a courageous and principled man with a record both instructive and commendable.

“A President’s Son in the Ring” by Pete Ehrmann

February 25, 2014February 25, 2014 / gouverneurmorris / Leave a comment

Today marks an obscure but interesting anniversary for President Coolidge’s eldest son, John. Mr. Ehrmann over at The American Spectator has a fascinating piece about the occasion drawing from both familiar and new information on the Coolidge family. The degrees of separation between John and Bruce Willis are closer than they appear.

“The Republican Ideal” by Mark Steyn

February 23, 2014February 23, 2014 / gouverneurmorris / Leave a comment

“The Republican Ideal” by Mark Steyn

After his recent visit to Plymouth Notch, read the indomitable Mark Steyn’s thoughts on the home and legacy of President Coolidge. An excerpt reads, “I do believe it’s the coolest grave of any head of state I’ve ever stood in front of. It moves me far more than the gaudier presidential memorials. ‘We draw our presidents from the people,’ said Coolidge. ‘I came from them. I wish to be one of them again.’ He lived the republican ideal most of our political class merely pays lip service to.” All too true, Mr. Steyn. It is one of the most powerful reasons to take another look when it comes to Calvin Coolidge.