1872 – 1933

Calvin Coolidge

president of the United States from 1923 to 1929

autobiographerstatespersonjuristpoliticianlawyer

Born

1872-07-04, Plymouth Notch

Died

1933-01-05

Birthplace state

Vermont

Biography

Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts, he had served as the 29th vice president from 1921 to 1923, under President Warren G. Harding, and as the 48th governor of Massachusetts from 1919 to 1921. 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".

Occupation

Calvin Coolidge is recorded as a autobiographer, a statesperson, a jurist, a politician and a lawyer, born in Vermont (1872–1933).

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Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont in 1872. Explore other notable figures from Vermont, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Calvin Coolidge

Who was Calvin Coolidge?

Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States from 1923 to 1929, born in Vermont (1872 – 1933).

When and where was Calvin Coolidge born?

Calvin Coolidge was born on 1872-07-04 in Plymouth Notch.

When did Calvin Coolidge die?

Calvin died on 1933-01-05.

What was Calvin Coolidge known for?

Calvin Coolidge is recorded as a autobiographer, a statesperson, a jurist, a politician and a lawyer.

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