Favorite Calvin Coolidge Quotes

"The main value of a wage earner is his mind."

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column September 23, 1930

"Common sense is saving the day."

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column February 27, 1930

"When people work together, nothing is impossible."

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column March 3, 1931

"Every life needs more light."

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column April 21, 1931

Coolidge's First Radio Address

Calvin Coolidge's first address broadcast to the public on the radio was an address to Congress on December 6, 1923. Here is a New York Times article about the public reaction to hearing the President speak.

Calvin Coolidge on Good Health

As the winter progresses, try to keep warm, cozy up, and stay healthy. Remember Calvin Coolidge's wise words on health:

"Because illness makes us a liability to ourselves, our family and our community, we all have a personal obligation to keep well. To neglect the health is one of the most wasteful things a person can do. It is a violation of a moral duty... If we would all think and try to live healthful lives we would greatly increase the power of the nation."

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column August 9, 1930

Happy Thanksgiving

"On this day, in home and church, in family and in public gatherings, the whole nation has for generations paid the tribute due from grateful hearts for blessings bestowed."

From Calvin Coolidge's 1923 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Happy Thanksgiving

Governor Calvin Coolidge along with wife Grace and sons Calvin and John raise the US and Massachusetts flags on the lawn of their Massasoit Street, Northampton, Mass. home on Thanksgiving Day, 1919.

Coolidge Museum video

The Coolidge Museum is featured in the Springfield Republican newspaper's Favorite Places! There was a story on the front page of the October 27 local section and there is a 3 1/2 minute video on the newspaper's website, Mass Live.
The video features an introduction to the museum and highlights from its collection.
See http://videos.masslive.com/republican/2008/10/calvin_coolidge_presidential_l.html

Vote!

Tuesday September 16 is primary day in Massachusetts.
As you get out and vote, remember these words of Calvin Coolidge:

"The Right to vote is the very essence of self-government. It is a privilege we are too prone to assume is self-existent, and therefore unimportant. It is the foundation of our liberties"

From "Calvin Coolidge Says" a syndicated newspaper column August 15, 1930