During the administrations of Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, big businesses were generally regarded positively, with a strong emphasis on promoting economic growth and prosperity. These presidents believed that supporting business interests would lead to job creation and increased wealth for the nation. They favored policies that reduced regulation and taxes on businesses, reflecting a pro-business stance that emphasized minimal government intervention in the economy. However, this approach also contributed to economic disparities and ultimately played a role in the challenges faced during the Great Depression.
Let businesses operate as they pleased-Apex
large companies
Coolidge pretty well agreed with Harding's philosophy of government. The difference was that Coolidge was totally honest and used his experience as a governor to run a clean and efficient administration.
They were largely inactive and allowed businesses to grow unregulated.
Calvin Coolidge thought that there should be not government interference and he favored small businesses.
Herbert Hoover was Secretary of Commerce for both Harding and Coolidge.
Herbert Hoover served in the Harding and Coolidge administrations from 1921 to 1928. He was appointed as the Secretary of Commerce by President Warren G. Harding and continued in that role under President Calvin Coolidge until 1928, totaling about seven years in the position. During this time, Hoover became known for his work in promoting various economic initiatives and coordinating federal efforts in areas such as trade and commerce.
They were largely inactive and allowed businesses to grow unregulated.
They were largely inactive and allowed businesses to grow unregulated.
All three were conservative republicans. Harding became president in 1920 by winning the largest popular vote 60% to 34 %. Coolidge was him running mate and took office after Harding mysterious death. Coolidge will also run in the 1923 election and win the 1924 presidential election on his own ballot. Hoover runs for office in 1928 and win the election.
Harding
Harding and Coolidge both based their foreign policy on a return to isolationism.