Calvin Coolidge
"It takes a great man to be a good listener"
Calvin Coolidge Biography
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. became the 30th president of the United States of America on August 2nd, 1923. John Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th, 1872 in Plymouth, Vermont. After college he dropped the "John" and became Calvin Coolidge. Calvin became a republican politician, serving many jobs around the city including, City council member, and a City Solicitor. Coolidge later went on to become the governor of Massachusetts. He became a reputable governor for his fairness in labor disputes. After being reelected governor of Massachusetts, Coolidge was placed on the ballot as a vice president nominee. Calvin was elected vice president, but he found his job very frustrating and boring. He never was able to make decisions. After Harding death in 1923, Coolidge took his place as president of the United States of America. After five years in the white house, he retired to Northampton, where he died in 1933.
Calvin Coolidge Impacts
Calvin Coolidge mostly had impacts on the economy. Making tax cuts and passing acts that helped lower prices of everyday goods made him a very popular president and politician during the 1920's.
Calvin Coolidge During his presidential run
Calvin "Keep Cool" Coolidge strongly believed in tax cuts to stimulate investment. The Revenue act cut war surtax from 40 to 20 percent.
Coolidge always keeping cool
During Coolidge's run as vice president and president, he earned the name "Silent Cal" because he always kept quiet and didn't make very many decisions. His tax cuts and revenue acts kept the citizens "cool".
Calvin's Recognition
Coolidge was recognized on the gold 1 dollar coin for all of his efforts during his presidential run.
Coolidge: The Best President You Don't Know
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