President and Mrs. Coolidge Go to World Series
The Washington Senators were in the World Series in 1924, and ultimately would come away victorious. What you might not know is that Grace Coolidge (she also spent some time in Columbia Heights) was a huge...
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President Visits Cuban President at Embassy
Here’s a cool old photo of President Calvin Coolidge visiting President Gerardo Machado at the Cuban Embassy on April 22nd, 1927. Source: Library of Congress
Photo of Georgetown University Commencement in 1924
Here’s a cool shot of the graduating class of 1924, taken from above. Source: Georgetown University Library And here’s President Coolidge presenting an honorary degree to Governor Flynn of Rhode Island. Source: Georgetown University Library
Visitors Wait For Hours to Shake President Coolidge’s Hand
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.
Children Protesting Wages at the White House
This is a photograph from the Library of Congress, circa 1926. Definitely not something you’re likely to see these days.
Three Cheers for Coolidge
This is a shot of President Calvin Coolidge at an event for the Boy Scouts of America at the White House.
Dog Humps Leg of First Lady Grace Coolidge
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.
Vice President Coolidge and Speaker Gillett, Exercise Buddies
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...
Three Random Facts About the Corcoran Gallery
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...
Midgets for Coolidge
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...
Vice President Calvin Coolidge Evacuates the Willard Due to Fire … and an Awkward Encounter
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...
The Inauguration of Herbert Hoover in 1929
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...
Calvin Coolidge, Vermont Native and Our 30th President
Per a comment received on the Warren Harding slide show, here’s a one for his successor, Calvin Coolidge. So, Kai … here’s a bunch of photos of the 30th President of the United States. If you have...
First Lady Grace Coolidge Visits the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights
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...