Calvin coolidge

Calvin Coolidge (born John Calvin Coolidge Jr.; July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from New England, born in Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of the state. His response to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action.

Early Life and Career

Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. He graduated from Amherst College in 1895 and became a lawyer in Northampton, Massachusetts, where he rose in politics. In 1905, he was elected to the Northampton City Council, beginning his political career.

Presidency

Coolidge's presidency was marked by a conservative approach to economics, which included tax cuts and limited government spending. He also signed the Immigration Act of 1924, which limited immigration into the U.S. His presidency was also marked by a lack of public scandal, earning him the nickname "Silent Cal."

Legacy

Coolidge's legacy is often associated with his laissez-faire economics. However, he is also remembered for his quiet demeanor, his integrity, and his dry wit.

See Also

• Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
• First Lady Grace Coolidge
• Roaring Twenties

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