Calvin-coolidge
Calvin, 1872–1933, 30th president of the U.S. 1923–29.
Grace Goodhue, 1879–1957, his wife, U.S. First Lady 1923–29.
Contemporary Examples
Does Calvin Coolidge Deserve a Reassessment? Ira Katznelson February 14, 2013
Calvin Coolidge’s Bone-Dry Humor Is a Lesson in Laughs for Candidates Mark Katz February 19, 2012
What Hockey Players Can Teach our Toothless Politicians Dave Maney April 28, 2014
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Political Parties David Frum October 7, 2013
Historical Examples
United States Presidents’ Inaugural Speeches Various
noun
(John) Calvin. 1872–1933, 30th president of the US (1923–29)
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