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30th President of the United States · 1923–1929

Calvin Coolidge

RepublicanMassachusetts

Roaring Twenties prosperity, small-government conservatism

Last verified: June 2026

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Key Facts

Term: 1923–1929
Party: Republican
Vice President: Charles G. Dawes
First Lady: Grace Coolidge
Home State: Massachusetts
Born: 1872
Died: 1933

Biography

Coolidge presided over the Roaring Twenties with a philosophy of limited government.

Key Events & Accomplishments

Presided over the economic boom of the Roaring Twenties
Signed the Revenue Act of 1924, cutting taxes significantly

Election Results

Year	Opponent	Electoral Vote	Popular Vote
1924	John W. Davis, Robert La Follette	382-136-13	+25.2%

Notable Quotes

“The chief business of the American people is business.”

Did You Know?

Coolidge was sworn in by his own father by kerosene lamp at 2:47 AM.

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