Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge 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. Elected vice president in 1920, he succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in August 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal". His widespread popularity enabled him to run for a second full term, but Coolidge chose not to run again in 1928, remarking that ten years as president would be "longer than any other man has had it—too long!"
Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages
Discover how one governor's powerful words aimed to inspire a state to embrace its history, uphold its values, and work together for a brighter future.
By Calvin Coolidge
State of the Union Addresses
Enter the halls of power in the 1920s to witness a nation's journey to rebuild and redefine itself after the Great War.
By Calvin Coolidge
Address of President Coolidge before the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Washington, D. C., May 1, 1926
Hear a president's strong support for shaping young boys into moral, responsible citizens through an organization focused on character and service.
By Calvin Coolidge