Curated OER
Using Primary Sources: Letters from the Presidents
Learners research the life of a president by reading personal letters on the American Presidents web site, and explore the ways that the character and personality of the president affected the ways they handled historical events.
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Paths to the Presidency
Seventh graders investigate a timeline of the career paths that US presidents took before they became the president. They how these career choices prepared these men for the presidency.
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Poetry and the American Presidents
Fifth graders choose a poetry activity in order to focus their research about American presidents.
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President Notebook
High schoolers make presidential notebooks which they add to throughout the year. They arrange information about each president into an informational chapter.
Curated OER
American Presidents Matching Activity
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match the names of 17 presidents with statements related to their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Calvin Coolidge
Two speeches given by Calvin Coolidge. The first was in 1924 on the topic of religious freedom. The second was in 1926 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge: Campaigns and Elections
"Silent Cal", Calvin Coolidge, was the 30th President of the United States. This article briefly examines the campaign and election that saw Coolidge, win in 1924, by 54 percent of the vote.
Library of Congress
Loc: Recordings of Speeches by Calvin Coolidge
Recordings of eight speeches given by Calvin Coolidge during WWI (while he was governor) and the election of 1920. In realaudio and wav format, along with text transcriptions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Looks at the administration of President Calvin Coolidge from 1924-1929. Discusses his early life, and his political career as governor of Massachusetts, vice-president, and then president. Describes his economic policy and his foreign...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Find out more about Calvin Coolidge, who presided over the Roaring Twenties.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
This easy-to-navigate site has Calvin Coolidge's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
The White House's official biography of Calvin Coolidge includes a black and white photo.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
Brief biography of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U.S. President and the first president to make a public radio address to the American people.
Other
Potus: Calvin Coolidge
Comprehensive facts about Calvin Coolidge and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Calvin Coolidge
Identify the steps to John Calvin Coolidge's (1872-1933 CE) successes and defeats. Explore AmericanPresident.org for biographical information on President Coolidge.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Calvin Coolidge Is Sworn in as President, 1923
Calvin Coolidge's account of the night he was hurriedly sworn in as president after the death of President Warren G. Harding.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Calvin Coolidge
Bartleby provides Calvin Coolidge's inaugural speech.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Calvin Coolidge Became President
Calvin Coolidge was not elected president but he came to be a most influential one. For more information and some photographs, visit this site from the Library of Congress.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
This website provides links to Coolidge's inaugural address and State of the Union Address.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Calvin Coolidge
A short site that quickly, but effectively, summarizes Coolidge's stance on different policies during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Calvin Coolidge
Facts, accomplishments, and biography of the life of Calvin Coolidge and summaries of important events during his presidency.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Grace Coolidge
Brief biography of the wife of Calvin Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. Discusses her life and influential role in Calvin's politics.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Calvin Coolidge for Kids
Learn more about Calvin Coolidge and his accomplishments as 30th president of the United States.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Calvin Coolidge
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Calvin Coolidge.