(July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was the 30th President of the United States (1923–1929). A Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of that state. His response to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action. Soon after, he was elected as the 29th Vice President in 1920 and succeeded to the Presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small government conservative, and also as a man who said very little.

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.”  Calvin Coolidge

“All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.” Calvin Coolidge

“Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.” Calvin Coolidge

“Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.” Calvin Coolidge

“I have noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm.” Calvin Coolidge