Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of former President Calvin Coolidge as part of America’s 250th anniversary.

“As America marks its 250th anniversary, Florida continues to honor influential figures who shaped our nation’s history and civic tradition. Today, I unveiled a statue honoring President Calvin Coolidge, who dedicated Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales in one of his last public appearances as President,” DeSantis wrote.

“Coolidge governed as a constitutionalist, eliminated debt, balanced the budget, reduced taxes, and promoted a unified American civic tradition and culture,” he continued.

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In 1929, President Coolidge delivered the dedication address at Mountain Lake Sanctuary, now known as Bok Tower Gardens, also the location of the reveal.

Governor DeSantis emphasized the importance of civics and history in Florida’s education system. He also described how the former president embodied these traits.

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“I think if the founding fathers looked over the last hundred years, I think Coolidge would be most of their favorite president for how he was dedicated to limited government and the Constitution,” DeSantis said.

Governor DeSantis has unveiled six statues across the state as a part of the America 250 Initiative.

Watch DeSantis unveil the statue below:

WFLA noted:

Coolidge, a Republican from Vermont, served as president from 1923 to 1929, overseeing a period of rapid economic growth known as the “Roaring Twenties.”

During his administration, Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted U.S. citizenship to Native Americans. He also established the U.S. Border Patrol.

DeSantis was joined by Secretary of State Cord Byrd and other leaders from across the country for the unveiling of the statue Wednesday.

The Republican governor previously unveiled statues of former presidents James Monroe and Ronald Reagan in February.

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