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Coolidge succeeded to the presidency on August 3, 1923 when Harding died from a heart attack. In 1924, Coolidge was nominated to run for president by the Republicans. Charles Dawes was his running mate. Coolidge ran against Democrat John Davis and Progressive Robert M. LaFollette. In the end, Coolidge won with 54% of the popular vote and 382 out of 531 electoral votes.
Republican Ascendancy: Politics in the 1920s. By the end of this section, you will be able to: * Discuss Warren G. Hardingâs strengths and weaknesses as president * Explain how Calvin Coolidge was able to defeat the Democratic Party * Explain what Calvin Coolidge meant by âthe business of America is businessâ.