Calvin Coolidge
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| 30th President of the United States | |
|---|---|
| In office | |
| August 2, 1923 – March 3, 1929 | |
| Vice President(s) | Charles G. Dawes |
| Came after | Warren G. Harding |
| Came before | Herbert Hoover |
| Born | July 4, 1872 Plymouth, Vermont |
| Died | January 5, 1933 Northampton, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Married to | 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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