July 4, 1926: How Washington Celebrated America’s 150th Birthday
A cast of 1,000 on the Capitol steps, 50,000 at the Monument fireworks, and a plea for DC voting rights. How Washington celebrated America’s 150th birthday in 1926.
Calvin Coolidge
DC JCC at 16th and Q: From Coolidge’s 1925 Cornerstone to Today
On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge laid the cornerstone of the DC JCC at 16th and Q. The building has been lost, nearly turned into a prison, and won back.
Grace Coolidge, First Lady & Baseball Fan: Witnessing the Washington Senators Win the 1924 World Series
Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge, was an avid baseball fan and attended the 1924 World Series in Washington. Read about her experience and watch film footage of the game!
A Look Back in Time: President Coolidge Visiting President Machado at the Cuban Embassy in 1927
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Take a look back in time to April 22nd, 1927 when President Calvin Coolidge visited President Gerardo Machado at the Cuban Embassy. See the historic photo from the Library of Congress.
Peter Pan, the White House Dog Who Wore Flapper Galoshes in 1928
Peter Pan was a wire-haired terrier belonging to the personal secretary to President Coolidge. He arrived at the White House in February 1928 dressed in flapper galoshes. We are not making this up.
A Rare Moment in Time: A Photograph from the Library of Congress, Circa 1926
This is a rare and unique glimpse back in time to 1926. The photograph from the Library of Congress shows four adults and six children from Passaic, N.J. protesting wage cuts in the textile industry outside the White House. It’s definitely not something you’re likely to see these days!
A Look Back at President Calvin Coolidge and the Boy Scouts of America at the White House
Take a look back at President Calvin Coolidge and the Boy Scouts of America at the White House on May 1, 1926. See the historic photo of the event on GhostsofDC.org.
What Is Going On In This Bizarre Photo of Calvin and Grace Coolidge with a Dog?
Take a look at this bizarre photo of Calvin and Grace Coolidge with a dog. What could be going on in this strange scene? We investigate and share our thoughts.
Breaking a Sweat with Vice President Coolidge and House Speaker Gillett: A Look Inside the House Gym from 1923
Take a look back in time to 1923 and get a glimpse of Vice President Coolidge and House Speaker Gillett breaking a sweat in the House gym. See the photo and read about the friendly competition that must have gone on during their workouts!