Interesting and Fun Facts About Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge was known as Silent Cal because of his laconic nature.

Coolidge was the only U.S. president born on Independence Day.

He was the first president to have his inauguration broadcast on radio.

Coolidge was an avid horse lover and was often seen riding around the White House grounds.

He had a pet raccoon named Rebecca that lived at the White House.

Coolidge was the first president to make a public radio address from the White House.

He was known for his frugality, often turning off lights in empty rooms at the White House.

Coolidge was a skilled harmonica player and often entertained guests with his musical skills.

He was the first president to appear in a sound motion picture.

Coolidge served as the governor of Massachusetts before becoming vice president and later president.

He was known for his dry sense of humor and often delivered witty one-liners during his speeches.

Coolidge was the only president to use both the state and federal National Guard to control civil unrest.

He published his autobiography, The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge, in 19

Coolidge was a book lover and had an extensive personal library.

He was the first president to have a mechanical refrigerator in the White House.

Coolidge had a fondness for Vermont maple syrup and often served it to guests at presidential breakfasts.

He was the only president to have been sworn in by his father, a notary public.

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Coolidge was a fan of baseball and often attended games at the Washington Senators’ stadium.

He was the first president to have a telephone on his desk in the Oval Office.

Coolidge was known for his honesty and integrity, rarely participating in political corruption.

He enjoyed fishing and often took fishing trips during his presidency.

Coolidge was the first president to give a radio broadcast speech directly from the White House.

He was the first president to have an inaugural address broadcast on the big screen in movie theaters.

Coolidge was the only president to have studied law while serving as president.

He was the first president to have a black cat named Blacky as a White House pet.

Coolidge was a fan of the poet Robert Frost and often invited him to the White House for recitations.

He was the first president to have a son born in the White House.

Coolidge was the only president to have been an elected mayor before becoming president.

He enjoyed riding in convertibles and was often seen in an open-top car during parades.

Coolidge was the first president to have a Native American visit the White House as an honored guest.

He was the only president to have had six different vice presidents during his time in office.

Coolidge was a supporter of women’s suffrage and openly advocated for women’s rights.

He was the first president to have a telephone installed in his bedroom at the White House.

Coolidge loved playing tennis and often played on the White House tennis courts.

He was the only president to have a turkey named Rebecca as a Thanksgiving pet.

Coolidge enjoyed gardening and took great pride in the White House gardens.

He was the first president to have an African American serve as a cabinet member.

Coolidge was a fan of country music and often hosted country music performers at the White House.

He was the only president to have had a pet lion named Tiny Tim at the White House.

Coolidge loved watching movies and often hosted movie screenings at the White House.

He was a skilled tennis player and often played doubles matches with his wife, Grace.

Coolidge was known for his punctuality and was always on time for his appointments.

He was the first president to have his State of the Union address broadcast on radio.

Coolidge was a fan of pancakes and often had them for breakfast.

He was the only president to have a dog named Rob Roy as a White House pet.