Times sure were different. Check out this photo of a massive crowd pushing their way into the White House. They’re all waiting just to shake the hand of President Calvin Coolidge. Read More »
This is a photograph from the Library of Congress, circa 1926. Definitely not something you’re likely to see these days. Read More »
This is a shot of President Calvin Coolidge at an event for the Boy Scouts of America at the White House. Read More »
Okay, that’s probably not what’s happening in this photo, but that title probably piqued your interest. It is a bizarre photo, nonetheless and we felt compelled to share it. Read More »
Really? This looks like the lamest workout ever. What the hell is Coolidge doing? I’m going to get some Five Guys now. Yum. Related articles Email From a GoDCer: Alexander Graham Bell’s Georgetown Home (ghostsofdc.org) Three Random Facts About the Corcoran Gallery (ghostsofdc.org) Vice President Calvin Coolidge Evacuates the Willard Due to Fire … and an Awkward Encounter (ghostsofdc.org) Read More »
Tragedy! I was tipped off by DCist that the Corcoran Gallery might be leaving the District for Alexandria?! Wow, that would be bad. Say it ain’t so. And who is in the market to buy a big 115-year-old art gallery? What’s the market price anyway … $50 million? Hey, the White House is apparently estimated at $110 million. Well, the good ... Read More »
So, this is a bizarre one that I came across on Shorpy … a large group of midgets arrive in Washington to support President Calvin Coolidge. I’m not making this up. It was reported in the Washington Post on January 20th, 1924. The first organizing touring Coolidge Marching club to work for the nomination of the president, comes to Washington Sunday ... Read More »
This one made me laugh. This would never happen today … at least I hope it wouldn’t. It’s a story about Calvin Coolidge’s time here at Vice President under Warren Harding. Coolidge and his family arrived in Washington as the new Vice President and needed to find a suitable home. Unfortunately for the Coolidge clan, Calvin felt the housing prices ... Read More »
This is an excellent silent film from 1929. It begins with outgoing president Calvin Coolidge and Hoover entering a vehicle and being taken to the Capitol Building down Pennsylvania Avenue. The members of the Supreme Court are seen — including former president and then Chief Justice William Howard Taft — on the inauguration platform. Both Coolidge and Hoover are present ... Read More »
Per a comment received on the Warren Harding slide show, here’s a slide show for his successor, Calvin Coolidge. So, Kai … here’s your slide show for the 30th President of the United States. If you have any requests for posts or any tips, please feel free to reach out and email us at hello [at] ghostsofdc.org. Or you can ... Read More »
Michelle Obama isn’t the only first lady to set foot in Columbia Heights. Grace Coolidge took the drive up 14th St. to attend a benefit for the Girl Scouts at the Tivoli Theater. The Washington Post reported the event on October 31st, 1925. MRS. COOLIDGE will be the guest of honor of the children of Washington this morning at the ... Read More »
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