Coolidge
Americannoun
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Calvin, 1872–1933, 30th president of the U.S. 1923–29.
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Grace Goodhue, 1879–1957, his wife, U.S. First Lady 1923–29.
noun
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Just over a century ago, President Harding’s and President Coolidge’s addresses were aired on the radio.
From Los Angeles Times
The business of America is mainly business, according to the aphorism attributed to President Calvin Coolidge.
From Barron's
The business of America is mainly business, according to the aphorism attributed to President Calvin Coolidge.
From Barron's
Coolidge concluded by echoing a historian’s judgment that “Hebraic mortar cemented the foundations of American democracy.”
He is also not the first president to nap or fall asleep during meetings — Calvin Coolidge was also a notorious napper.
From Salon
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