Calvin Coolidge

John Calvin Coolidge is born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont on July 4, 1872.

Victoria Moor Coolidge, Calvin's mother, dies at the age of 39 on March 14, 1885.

On November 6, 1906, Calvin Coolidge was elected as a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court.

On November 5, 1907, Calvin Coolidge was reelected as a Representative.

From September 9 to 11, 1919, the Boston Police Strike brought Governor Coolidge to national attention due to his firm stand for law and order. His telegram to Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, emphasized the public safety over the right to strike.

Following the death of President Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the 30th President of the United States on August 2, 1923. He served until 1929.

On August 2, 1923, Calvin Coolidge became the 30th President of the United States following the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding.

Calvin Coolidge became the President of the United States on August 3, 1923, following the death of President Warren G. Harding.

On October 4, 1923, Calvin Coolidge married Grace Anna Goodhue in Burlington, Vermont.

In his first State of the Union address, Coolidge expresses his support for prohibition and U.S. involvement in the World Court. He also states his opposition to government interference with business and calls for lowering taxes, thereby extending Harding's policies. It is the first broadcast of an official presidential address, made possible by the more than 2.5 million radios in U.S. homes.

On January 1, 1924, Calvin Coolidge officially became the 30th President of the United States. This marked the beginning of his presidency and his tenure in the White House.

President Coolidge announces the selection of two special counsel to investigate the Teapot Dome scandal.

President Coolidge issues a proclamation announcing the death of former President Woodrow Wilson.

President Coolidge vetoed a bill that aimed to increase pensions for Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans. The Senate sustained the veto.

President Coolidge vetoed the 'Bonus Bill' which aimed to provide twenty-year annuities for World War veterans, citing financial concerns. However, the House overrode his veto on May 17, 1924.

Following President Coolidge's veto of the 'Bonus Bill', the Senate also overrode the veto on May 19, 1924.

On May 26, 1924, Coolidge signed the Immigration Act of 1924 into law. This legislation had a profound impact on immigration policy in the United States during that time.

On June 2, 1924, Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act into law. This act granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. It was a significant milestone in Native American rights.

On June 7, 1924, Coolidge signed the Anti-Heroin Act of 1924 into law. This legislation aimed to regulate and control the distribution and use of heroin, addressing a pressing issue of the time.

From June 10 to 12, 1924, Coolidge was chosen as the presidential nominee for the Republican Party for the 1924 election. This event was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of that time.

On July 7, 1924, Calvin Coolidge, Jr., the second son of President Coolidge, passed away at Walter Reed Hospital due to blood poisoning.

The first audiovisual recording of a US President was captured, depicting Coolidge reading an excerpt from his nomination acceptance address.

The Republican Party nominated Calvin Coolidge as their presidential candidate for the 1924 Election. His formal acceptance address was delivered on August 14, 1924.

On November 4, 1924, Calvin Coolidge was elected as the President of the United States for his own right. This election marked an important political event in the history of the United States.

Despite the sorrowful Christmas of 1924 due to the loss of their younger son Calvin Jr., the Coolidges maintained the ceremonial lighting of the National Community Christmas tree followed by a performance by the president's First Congregational Church choir singing carols at the White House. Additionally, the first lady continued her support of the Salvation Army and the Union Mission by distributing food baskets and toys to families in need.

Calvin Coolidge signs the Air Mail Act, the first major legislation impacting the emerging aviation industry, authorizing the transportation of air mail and setting air mail rates.

Calvin Coolidge is inaugurated as the President. His focus on foreign policy and his relationship with the press are notable aspects of his presidency.

Calvin Coolidge makes a film recording of a speech, which is then presented to the Friars Club and the general public on 04/21/1925, marking an audio-visual first.

The Air Commerce Act, signed on May 25, 1926, assigned the Department of Commerce the responsibility for regulating commercial aviation, marking a significant development in the aviation industry.

President Calvin Coolidge delivered an address at the dedication of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO, which is a significant World War I memorial site.

President Calvin Coolidge delivered his fourth annual State of the Union message.

President Calvin Coolidge rejected the notion that the US is 'taking sides' in the Nicaraguan revolution during a news conference.

Using authority granted in the Organic Law of the Philippine Islands, President Coolidge vetoed an act of the Legislature of the Philippines, expressing his belief that many Filipinos desired independence but still required the protection of the American government.

President Coolidge decides not to seek re-election for the 1928 presidential election, citing concerns about appearing to serve a third term as President.

Calvin Coolidge made comments at the laying of the cornerstone at Mount Rushmore, emphasizing the admiration for the historic figures to be depicted and the determination to perpetuate the institutions established by their lives.

Calvin Coolidge nominates Genevieve R. Cline to serve on the federal judiciary, making her the first woman to serve on the United States Customs Court. She is confirmed by the Senate on 05/25/1928 and sworn in on 06/06/1928.

Calvin Coolidge signs the Flood Control Act (45 Stat 534), which authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to design projects to control Mississippi River flooding.

The Kellogg-Briand Pact, also known as the Pact of Paris, was signed by 62 nations as a significant step in international relations, renouncing war as a means of international policy. It was ratified by the US Senate and signed by President Coolidge on January 17, 1929.

Calvin Coolidge dies at the age of 60 in his Northampton home from a coronary thrombosis.

Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, passed away at the age of 78 in Northampton, MA. She was born in Burlington, VT on January 3, 1879.

The Coolidge birthplace, general store, and post office in Plymouth, Vermont, were acquired by the State of Vermont for restoration in August 1968.