From Youth To The Oval Office: A Look At 24 U.S. Presidents And Their Early Years

Calvin Coolidge

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Born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, Calvin Coolidge came from a family with deep American roots, tracing back to ancestors who settled in Massachusetts in the 1600s and fought in the Revolutionary War. After attending Amherst College, Coolidge pursued a career in law, opening his own practice. His political journey began in earnest in 1906 when he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Known for his quiet and reserved demeanor, Coolidge’s steady rise in politics led him to the vice presidency under Warren Harding. In 1923, following Harding’s sudden death, Coolidge assumed the presidency, where he became known for his focus on limited government and economic conservatism.