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# Calvin Coolidge

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John Calvin Coolidge, Jr.

30th President of the United States

In office August 2, 1923 – March 3, 1929
Vice President(s) | Charles G. Dawes
Preceded by | Warren G. Harding
Succeeded by | Herbert Hoover

Born | July 4, 1872 Plymouth, Vermont
Died | January 5, 1933 Northampton, Massachusetts
Political party | Republican
Spouse | Grace Goodhue Coolidge

John Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872 - January 5, 1933) was the 30th President of the United States between 1923 to 1929.

## [edit] Early years

He was married to Grace Coolidge and had 2 children: John (born 6 September, 1906 - died 2000) and Calvin Jr. (born 13 April - died 1924). His younger son Calvin Jr. died at 16 while playing tennis at the White House. He was wearing shoes without socks and died from a toe infection. He was buried at the foot of Hill Cemetery.

## [edit] Political career

Coolidge served as the Mayor of Northampton, Massachusetts. He later served as the Governor of Massachusetts. In 1920, he was nominated Vice President under Warren G.Harding. The Harding-Coolidge team won easily. Their main opponents were Democrats James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Harding died in 1923 and Coolidge became the next President.

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