A woman at a dinner party told Coolidge she bet she could get three words out of him. He replied, ‘You lose.’ Classic Silent Cal.
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Roaring Twenties
Coolidge presided over the Roaring Twenties while staying completely silent. He was like the quiet kid at a loud party.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Coolidge's Pet Raccoon
Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon named Rebecca. Finally, a White House pet that matched the president's nocturnal tendencies.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Mechanical Horse
Coolidge rode a mechanical horse for exercise. Even his workout equipment was more talkative than he was.
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Coolidge Effect
The 'Coolidge Effect' in psychology isn't named after the president, but it should be - staying interested despite familiarity. Very…
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Coolidge's Economy of Words
Calvin Coolidge was so economical with words, he made telegrams look chatty. Every speech was a masterpiece of minimalism.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Presidential Naps
Coolidge took so many naps, the White House staff scheduled meetings around his sleep schedule. Presidential power napping.
📅 June 9, 2025
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