June 18, 2024
Date: August 6, 1927 Context: Dwight Morrow, Coolidge’s Amherst classmate, and, by now, a prominent figure on Wall Street, writes the president about Morrow’s potential diplomatic posting in Mexico. Morrow […]
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Date: December 8, 1932 Context: Coolidge was in New York City as chairman of the National Transportation Committee. Also serving on the Committee was former Democratic New York Governor and […]
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Date: March 31, 1918 Context: Not only Calvin, Jr. but also Grace wrote to wish Col. John a happy 73rd birthday. She comments on the “grip,” the first wave of […]
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Date: May 30, 1921 Location: Washington, D.C. Context: Coolidge honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country There are more than four million persons in the nation who know […]
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April 12, 2024
Date: November 3, 1920 Location: Boston, MA Context: Speech celebrating Coolidge’s election as vice president of the United States of America Mr. President, Gentlemen of the Boston City Club, It […]
Read MoreTags: Constitution, election, foreign relations, Harding