Coolidge Quarterly | Vol. 1, Issue 3 (Nov. 2016)
Read MoreDecember 29, 2016
President Coolidge’s Press Conferences
November 28, 2016
During his six years in the White House Calvin Coolidge gave more in-person press conferences than any American president, before or since. The President was well-loved by the press, who relished the access he gave to them. Here you will find transcripts from all the President’s press conferences.
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#GivingTuesday: Give $100, Get the Coolidge Ornament
November 28, 2016
We hope you’ll consider supporting the Coolidge Foundation on #GivingTuesday this year. From now through the end of #GivingTuesday, when you make a charitable contribution of $100 or more, we’ll send you a complimentary Coolidge ornament.
Read MoreThanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience
November 15, 2016
On Friday, November 11th Foundation program associate interviewed Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of the new book Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. In the interview Kirkpatrick touched upon the themes of her fascinating book, and offers all opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the Thanksgiving Holiday and its place in American society and culture.
Read MoreHow Coolidge Heals Our Political Divide
November 14, 2016
The wild ride of the 2016 presidential election has concluded, and, in January 2017, for the third time this century, the transition of power between America’s two major parties will take place. After such a difficult and rancorous campaign it is important to pause and reflect on the unique and singular blessing we share of living in the greatest democracy in the history of the world. In America, we settle our scores at the ballot box, and the smooth operation of that system has been reaffirmed.
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