January 20, 2009 — In honor of Inauguration Day, here are some words from a former President: “Confidence in the President is almost identical with confidence in the country and in ourselves. With public support he can do a great deal to save any situation.” From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column July 17, 1930
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1925 Inaugural address
January 20, 2009 — Calvin Coolidge giving his March 4, 1925 Inaugural address For the text his speech see The American Presidency Project
100th Anniversary of Coolidge as Mayor
January 15, 2009 — Calvin Coolidge was elected Mayor of Northampton, Massachusetts on December 7, 1909 beginning a continuous course of public service until he left the White House on March 4, 1929. The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum is planning special events, programs and exhibits later this year to mark the 100th anniversary of his election as…
The Importance of Character
January 4, 2009 — If you’re feeling low on cash after your holiday spending, remember that money is not everything: “…Keep in mind that wealth is not an end but a means. We need it only for the use we can make of it. The real standard of life is not one of quantity but of quality; not of…
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009 — Need help choosing of a New Year’s resolution? Think of Calvin Coolidge’s words: “We take a new inventory to see what we have, we take new bearings to see where we are, we correct our conduct by new resolutions. After all due allowance for error and relapse, such a course guarantees improvement. Perhaps the best…
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2008 — “Christmas represents love and mercy… Christmas holds its place in the hearts of men because they know that love is the greatest thing in the world. Christmas is celebrated in its true spirit only by those who make some sacrifice for the benefit of their fellow men.”From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column December…
Holiday Cheer
December 15, 2008 — As the holidays approach, make sure to spread some holiday cheer! “A surplus of avarice and hate has been produced when the nations needed more forbearance and generosity. The holidays are helping each of us to supply some of this universal demand.” From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column December 24, 1930
Favorite Calvin Coolidge Quotes
December 10, 2008 — “The main value of a wage earner is his mind.” From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column September 23, 1930 “Common sense is saving the day.” From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column February 27, 1930 “When people work together, nothing is impossible.” From “Calvin Coolidge Says” a syndicated newspaper column March 3,…
Coolidge’s First Radio Address
December 4, 2008 — Calvin Coolidge’s first address broadcast to the public on the radio was an address to Congress on December 6, 1923. Here is a New York Times article about the public reaction to hearing the President speak.
Calvin Coolidge on Good Health
December 3, 2008 — As the winter progresses, try to keep warm, cozy up, and stay healthy. Remember Calvin Coolidge’s wise words on health: “Because illness makes us a liability to ourselves, our family and our community, we all have a personal obligation to keep well. To neglect the health is one of the most wasteful things a person…
Happy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2008 — “On this day, in home and church, in family and in public gatherings, the whole nation has for generations paid the tribute due from grateful hearts for blessings bestowed.” From Calvin Coolidge’s 1923 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Happy Thanksgiving
November 20, 2008 — Governor Calvin Coolidge along with wife Grace and sons Calvin and John raise the US and Massachusetts flags on the lawn of their Massasoit Street, Northampton, Mass. home on Thanksgiving Day, 1919.
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