Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States, died suddenly from a heart attack while on a speaking tour in San Francisco. The shocking news reached Calvin Coolidge while he was at his father's home in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Coolidge’s father, a notary public, administered the presidential oath of office to him by candlelight, marking a calm and intimate transition amidst the tensions of the political climate of the time. Harding’s presidency had been marred by scandals, most notably the Teapot Dome scandal, which would come to light after his death. Coolidge's administration was characterized by a return to normalcy and a focus on economic prosperity, promoting isolationist policies and advocating for limited government intervention in business.Despite the circumstances of his ascension to the office, Coolidge maintained a reputation for integrity and a quiet style of governance. He emphasized the importance of business and economic growth, and his administration oversaw a period of significant economic expansion in the 1920s known as the Roaring Twenties. Coolidge's policies were heavily shaped by his desire for fiscal conservatism, which continued to have far-reaching implications in the coming decades. His presidency would ultimately set the stage for future policies leading into the Great Depression.