A statue honoring President Calvin Coolidge was unveiled in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the new statue honoring President Calvin Coolidge at Bok Tower Gardens in Central Florida, commemorating his enduring legacy, his impact on the garden sanctuary, and America’s ongoing 250th anniversary celebration. The Florida Governor was joined by members and supporters of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, which champions Coolidge’s beliefs of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and civic virtue.
Calvin Coolidge, known as “Silent Cal,” rose from humble beginnings in Vermont to become the 30th President of the United States. His leadership emphasized fiscal discipline, low taxes, and limited government, and these principles helped shape the economic expansion of the 1920s. After serving as vice president under Warren G. Harding, Coolidge assumed the presidency in 1923 following Harding’s death.
“The state of Florida’s decision to showcase Coolidge and his values is an example for the nation,” said Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Chair Amity Shlaes. “In these challenging times, the Coolidge values of thrift, respect for enterprise, and government restraint are more important than ever. Floridians, and all Americans across the land, will now come to Bok Tower Gardens to visit the statue and study Coolidge.”
The location of the statue carries special Florida historical significance. In 1928, Bok Tower Gardens founder Edward Bok invited President Coolidge to participate in the dedication of the Singing Tower sanctuary. Coolidge accepted, traveling to Lake Wales to deliver the keynote address at the site, solidifying its place in both Florida and presidential history.
The statue stands near the location where the president delivered the official dedication address for Bok Tower Gardens in February 1929, one of his final public appearances before leaving office.
“Coolidge governed as a constitutionalist, eliminated debt, balanced the budget, reduced taxes, and promoted a unified American civic tradition and culture,” said Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. “Today, I unveiled a statue honoring President Calvin Coolidge, who dedicated Bok Tower Gardens on Lake Wales in one of his last public appearances as President. As America marks its 250th anniversary, I was proud to honor President Coolidge with this new statue.”
“President Coolidge believed that places like Bok Tower Gardens help people connect with beauty and reflect on what makes our country special,” said Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “As Florida leads the America 250 celebration, this statue honors President Coolidge’s faith in the strong character of the American people and the natural beauty that continues to inspire our state.”
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