Definition

Proper noun: - The 30th President of the United States: Calvin Coolidge, who served as President from 1923 to 1929. He first assumed the office upon the death of President Warren G. Harding, having been elected Vice President. His presidency is often associated with a period of economic growth and conservative domestic policies.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • President Coolidge was known for his quiet and reserved personality.
  • The economic policies of President Coolidge favored business and industry.
  • Historians often study the administration of President Coolidge.

Advanced Usage

• "Coolidge Prosperity": A term used to describe the period of economic growth during Coolidge's presidency.

  • The era of Coolidge Prosperity was marked by a booming stock market.

• "Silent Cal": A common nickname for President Coolidge, referring to his famously taciturn nature.

  • The newspaper reporters nicknamed him "Silent Cal" because of his brief answers.

Variants and Related Words

• Coolidge (Proper noun): The surname used alone to refer to the president.

  • Coolidge believed in limited government intervention.

• Coolidgean (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Calvin Coolidge or his policies.

  • The senator advocated a Coolidgean approach to the federal budget.

Synonyms

• Calvin Coolidge: The full name of the president.
• The 30th President: A reference by numerical order.

Related Phrases

• "The business of America is business": A famous statement attributed to President Coolidge summarizing his economic philosophy.
  • In his speech, he echoed President Coolidge's sentiment that "the business of America is business."

Noun

1. elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)