In the 1924 presidential election, the two major parties did something that would be unthinkable today: They both nominated staunch conservative candidates. Leading the Republican ticket was Calvin Coolidge, who had ascended to the presidency a year earlier, on the death of Warren Harding. The Democrats chose John W. Davis as their standard bearer. Little remembered today, Davis was a brilliant lawyer who had served as congressman, solicitor general of the United States, and ambassador to Great Britain. 1924 provides a fascinating look at this pivotal but largely forgotten election. Garland S. Tucker III's page-turning history reveals how both Coolidge and Davis articulated a philosophy of limited government and individual freedom. Both were exemplary public servants as well. Tucker makes a powerful case that this showdown marked the “high tide of American ­conservatism.” It also represented the last gasp of the Progressive movement: Senator Robert M. La Follette, a progressive Republican, ran as a third-party candidate. The polarization so familiar to Americans today began after this election. The Democratic Party moved leftward while the ­Republicans shifted to the right. La Follette died only months after the 1924 vote. But his progressive heirs would find a home among Democrats rather than with the GOP. This updated edition marks the 100th anniversary of the historic 1924 election. Tucker casts new light on the candidates, the campaign, and the election's enduring ­consequences. As Democrats and Republicans move further apart, every American―conservative or liberal―will benefit from understanding the 1924 election. “Tucker’s book is a perfect guide.” ― The Wall Street Journal “A splendid contribution…A well-researched, well-structured narrative of classic conservative principles in action at the highest levels of politics. Along the way we get thoughtful pen-portraits of two great American gentlemen, men of the highest honor and integrity.” ― National Review “A riveting account of the 1924 presidential election… There was something more to Coolidge and Davis, something special, and Tucker captures it brilliantly.… [This book] elevates Coolidge to a place of honor and respect among presidents.” -- Fred Barnes ― Washington Examiner “What’s most striking about the 1924 election is not Calvin Coolidge’s victory but rather that both the Republican and Democrat candidates were conservatives. Try to imagine that in American politics today. As Garland Tucker masterfully shows in this book, the 1924 presidential election marked the ‘high tide of American conservatism.’… Coolidge should remain a role model for future generations on how conservative policies perform well. Tucker does an excellent job of making that case for all to read.” -- Scott Walker “A well-told tale of one of the most extraordinary―and ­long-forgotten―presidential elections in American history… A fascinating account.” -- Steve Forbes Garland S. Tucker III is the author of ­Conservative Heroes and has written for National Review, the Washington Times, and other leading publications. He has appeared on MSNBC, C-SPAN, and many national and local radio programs. Tucker cofounded and served for many years as chairman and CEO of Triangle ­Capital ­Corporation, a publicly traded specialty finance company in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Washington and Lee University and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. A former member of the New York Stock Exchange, Tucker serves on the boards of a number of companies, schools, and charitable organizations. Scott Walker is president of Young America's Foundation. From 2011 to 2019, he served as governor of Wisconsin.