Coolidge

Coolidge is a surname and a place name. The most prominent bearer is Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933), the 30th president of the United States. Born in Plymouth, Vermont, he trained as a lawyer and entered politics, rising to governor of Massachusetts before becoming president upon the death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. He was elected to a full term in 1924 and served until 1929. Coolidge’s presidency is associated with a period of economic growth and a conservative approach to governance, including reduced federal spending and tax cuts. His public persona was famously restrained, earning him the nickname “Silent Cal.” In foreign affairs, his administration supported diplomacy and international agreements such as those pursued at the Washington Naval Conference of the early 1920s.

Coolidge also appears as a place name in the United States. Coolidge, Arizona, is a city in Pinal County named after the president. Coolidge, Georgia, is another city bearing the name. The surname Coolidge itself is of English origin and has been borne by various figures in politics, business, and academia.

In summary, Coolidge denotes both a historically significant political figure and several geographic locations, with the name continuing to be encountered in diverse contexts.