Harding and Coolidge both based their foreign policy on a return to isolationism.
Return to Normalcy was the name of Harding's postwar program.
The prosperity of the 1920s, often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties," was significantly influenced by Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Harding's administration focused on pro-business policies and a return to normalcy after World War I, while Coolidge championed limited government and economic deregulation, fostering an environment conducive to economic growth. Their laissez-faire approach, along with technological advancements and consumerism, contributed to the decade's economic expansion.
The scares of WW1 and warren harding's "return to normalcy " was why the us decided to stay out of euro affairs and when it worked the othe 20s presidents kept the same policies
Immediately following World War I, U.S. foreign policy was characterized by a focus on isolationism and skepticism towards international entanglements. President Woodrow Wilson initially championed the League of Nations as part of his Fourteen Points, promoting collective security and cooperation. However, the U.S. Senate ultimately rejected the League, leading to a return to isolationist tendencies in American foreign policy throughout the 1920s and 1930s. This period was marked by a reluctance to engage in European affairs and a preference for focusing on domestic issues.
they did not join the league of nations
President Harding and Coolidge favored more conservative policies that aided the growth of business.
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Both presidents were conservative, pro-business Republicans who believed the government should not impede business growth. Harding had more struggles with corruption in his administration than Coolidge: most historians would say that Coolidge was the more effective president. Now that the World War was over, it led to a decade of prosperity (until the stock market crashed); Harding and Coolidge both presided over a strong economy. It should also be noted that both men embraced the new technology of radio (Coolidge especially); Coolidge was a supporter of the major companies that owned and operated radio stations and radio networks.
relaxation of Progressive regulations on businesses
President Warren Harding and Vice President Calvin Coolidge.
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Warren Harding
The election of Warren G. Harding implied a return to a more isolationist foreign policy for America. Harding campaigned on a platform of "America first" and promised a return to normalcy after World War I. His presidency prioritized domestic issues and focused on rebuilding the economy, with less emphasis on international involvement.
The foreign weapons policy.
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The presidencies of Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover significantly differed from Wilson's in their approach to governance and economic policy. While Wilson championed progressive reforms and an active government role in addressing social issues, Harding and Coolidge favored laissez-faire economics and a return to "normalcy" after World War I, emphasizing limited government intervention. Hoover, despite initially advocating for some progressive measures, ultimately maintained a belief in voluntary cooperation rather than direct government action during the onset of the Great Depression. This shift towards conservatism and reduced government involvement marked a stark contrast to Wilson's more interventionist and reform-oriented presidency.