Calvin Coolidge - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 04, 1872 |
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| Died | January 05, 1933 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | Plymouth Notch, Vermont, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Calvin Coolidge's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Known For | 30th President of the United States (1923–1929) |
Intro
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. Known for his quiet demeanor and conservative policies, Coolidge became president after the sudden death of Warren G. Harding and won election in his own right in 1924. His administration is remembered for its emphasis on limited government, tax cuts, and economic prosperity during the 'Roaring Twenties.'
Early Life & Background
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, to John Calvin Coolidge Sr. and Victoria Josephine Moor. Raised in a rural setting, he attended local schools before enrolling at Amherst College, where he graduated with honors in 1895. He later trained as a lawyer and began his political career in local and state government in Massachusetts.
Career Highlights
- Thirtieth President of the United States (1923–1929)
- Vice President under Warren G. Harding (1921–1923)
- Governor of Massachusetts (1919–1921)
- Presided over a period of significant economic growth known as the 'Roaring Twenties'
- Signed the Immigration Act of 1924
- Advocated for limited government and fiscal responsibility
Trivia
- He was the only U.S. president born on Independence Day.
- Coolidge was known as 'Silent Cal' due to his reserved and introverted personality.
- He was sworn in as president by his father, a notary public, at their family home in Vermont.
FAQs
People also ask
Calvin Coolidge was born the 4 July 1872.
Plymouth Notch, Vermont, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 4th, 1872, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 4th, 1872 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: