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Calvin Coolidge
1872–1933
Known as "Silent Cal," he brought a spare, dry-witted style to American politics and rose unexpectedly from small-town Vermont to the White House. His life spans local New England roots, the booming 1920s, and one of the most distinctive presidential voices of the era.
4 Audiobooks
State of the Union Addresses
by Calvin Coolidge
Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages
by Calvin Coolidge
Address of President Coolidge before the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Washington, D. C., May 1, 1926
by Calvin Coolidge
The autobiography of Calvin Coolidge
by Calvin Coolidge
About the author
Born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, Calvin Coolidge grew up in a small New England community and built his public life step by step through local and state politics. He graduated from Amherst College, studied law, and eventually became governor of Massachusetts, where national attention came after his firm response to the 1919 Boston Police Strike.
Coolidge became vice president in 1921 and moved into the presidency in 1923 after Warren G. Harding died in office. He went on to serve as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. Often remembered for his quiet manner and the nickname "Silent Cal," he was also known for concise speeches, a dry sense of humor, and a strong belief in limited government and fiscal restraint.
After leaving office, he wrote and spoke about public life, including an autobiography and newspaper pieces. He died in Northampton, Massachusetts, on January 5, 1933, but remains a fascinating figure for readers interested in American politics, personality, and the changing culture of the 1920s.