Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The 30th President of the United States: Calvin Coolidge was an American politician who served as President from 1923 to 1929. He first assumed the presidency after the death of President Warren G. Harding and was later elected in his own right.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Calvin Coolidge was known for his quiet and reserved personality.
  • The economic policies of President Calvin Coolidge favored business and industry.
  • A biography of Calvin Coolidge details his rise from Massachusetts governor to the White House.

Advanced Usage

• "Coolidge prosperity": A historical term referring to the period of economic growth during President Coolidge's administration.

  • The era of Coolidge prosperity was characterized by a booming stock market.

• "Silent Cal": A common nickname for Calvin Coolidge, referencing his famously taciturn nature.

  • The press often referred to the president as "Silent Cal" due to his few public words.

Variants and Related Words

• Coolidgian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Calvin Coolidge or his policies.
  • The senator advocated a Coolidgian approach of minimal government intervention.

Synonyms

• President Coolidge: The formal title used when referring to his office.
• The 30th President: A numerical reference to his place in the order of U.S. presidents.

Noun

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