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Coolidge

American  
[koo-lij] / ˈku lɪdʒ /

noun

  1. Calvin, 1872–1933, 30th president of the U.S. 1923–29.

  2. Grace Goodhue, 1879–1957, his wife, U.S. First Lady 1923–29.


Coolidge British  
/ ˈkuːlɪdʒ /

noun

  1. ( John ) Calvin . 1872–1933, 30th president of the US (1923–29)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The only previous such instance in the country’s history was a 1926 commemorative half-dollar showing then-President Calvin Coolidge alongside George Washington.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Humorist Will Rogers famously joked to President Calvin Coolidge: "If that was my lake, I'd mow it."

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

At Independence Hall in Philadelphia, in July 1926, Coolidge addressed a gathering to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Vanessa Coolidge, 40, said she’s worried about osprey nests that would need to be relocated for the work, but doesn’t believe anyone is listening.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

On Monday afternoon, September 8, 1919, Governor Coolidge suddenly returned to his office.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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