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Calhoun

American  
[kal-hoon, kuhl-] / kælˈhun, kəl- /

noun

  1. John Caldwell, 1782–1850, vice president of the U.S. 1825–32.


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Stephen Parker was named CEO of the division in July 2025 External link, less than a year after CEO Kelly Ortberg replaced Dave Calhoun External link.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Boeing’s previous chief, Dave Calhoun, considered reviving the effort for a midsize aircraft to gradually replace the 737 family and discussed the idea with customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

“For most of American history, the idea of an American army intervening in elections is a nightmare,” Calhoun said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

Slaveowner statesmen of the antebellum South, like John C. Calhoun and Alexander Stephens, were plainly terrified of the racial apocalypse they feared might come with abolition, let alone any version of legal equality.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

He had been invisible in the halls of Calhoun High for too many months not to enjoy it.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy