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2 days ago · 1. Coolidge Was Born on the Fourth of July. Calvin Coolidge and his sons in 1920. Source: Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum. John Calvin Coolidge, named for his father, was born on July 4, 1872. Later dropping his first name in favor of his middle moniker, often shortened to “Cal,” the young man enjoyed a pleasant childhood in ...
5 days ago · Calvin Coolidge (born John Calvin Coolidge Jr.[ 1 ] / ˈkuːlɪdʒ / KOOL-ij; July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts, he previously served as the 29th vice president from 1921 to 1923 and as the 48th governor of Massachusetts from 1919 to 1921.
Oct 25, 2024 · Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States (1923–29). Coolidge acceded to the presidency after the death in office of Warren G. Harding, just as the Harding scandals were coming to light. He restored integrity to the executive branch while continuing Harding’s conservative pro-business policies.
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Oct 19, 2024 · John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was the thirtieth President of the United States (1923–1929). A Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of that state.
- "Calvin", "John Calvin"
- Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States
- July 04, 1872
18 hours ago · The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, [1] indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. [2] The officeholder leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. [3]
Oct 6, 2024 · John Calvin Coolidge came to the presidency after the sudden death in 1923 of then President Warren G Harding. Coolidge’s inauguration was perhaps the most unusual – with his father swearing him in by the light of a kerosene lamp in his parlour.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Coolidge signing several bills as General John J. Pershing looks on. Coolidge, who served as the governor of Massachusetts from 1919 through 1921 was nominated at the 1920 Republican National Convention for the ticket of Warren G. Harding for president and Coolidge for vice president.
