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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

South Carolina Sen. John C. Calhoun, an ardent defender of states’ rights and slavery, argued there was nothing in the Constitution that gave Congress the power to establish a national cultural institution.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

David Calhoun, who was Boeing's chief executive at the time, said he "didn't recognise" Mr Hawley's depiction of the company.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

It was three kilometers to the corner of LaSalle and Calhoun, where Frankie and I had arranged to meet, and I planned on walking the entire way.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros