Today in History: Calvin Coolidge
Today in History–August 3–the Library of Congress features Calvin Coolidge, sworn into office as President of the United States on this day in 1923 after the unexpected death of Warren Harding. During his six years as prosperity, Coolidge focused on business and the consumer economy grew rapidly. To learn more about Calvin Coolidge and the Coolidge era, visit the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more resources and primary sources.
Calvin Coolidge Becomes President from America’s Library
Calvin Coolidge Delivered the First Radio Broadcast from the White House from America’s Library
Silent Cal, Not So Silent Now See Hear! November 3, 2016
Calvin Coolidge taking the oath of office, August 3, 1923
Calvin Coolidge 1925 inauguration primary source set
President Harding and Calvin Coolidge 1920 film
Video: Visitin’ ’round at Coolidge Corners 1924 film
Texts of Calvin Coolidge addresses
Historical newspaper coverage of Calvin Coolidge through 1933
Historical newspaper coverage of President Coolidge 1923-29
Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929
Guided Primary Source Analysis: Massachusetts Did It
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum
Musical Birthday Wishes to Mrs. Coolidge In the Muse October 29, 2020