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President Coolidge

President Coolidge

5.2
The 30th president of the United States who served from 1923 to 1929
  • proper noun
  • /ˈprɛzɪdənt ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
: Presidente Coolidge
  • President Coolidge served as the 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929.

Examples

  • President Coolidge assumed office after President Harding died in 1923.

  • Many historians praise President Coolidge for his public speaking skills and quiet leadership.

  • As a child, I wrote a report on President Coolidge for history class.

  • The policies of President Coolidge focused on economic growth.

  • Did President Coolidge really believe in limited government?

  • During his presidency, President Coolidge emphasized the importance of economic prosperity.

  • Historians often discuss the legacy of President Coolidge in the context of 20th-century American politics.

Synonyms

Coolidge
vsPresident Coolidge
12 5.6

The thirtieth President of the United States from 1923 to 1929

focuses on succession after Harding's death rather than general biography
Calvin Coolidge
vsPresident Coolidge
7 4.7

The 30th President of the United States who served from 1923 to 1929

is about the office entry after the predecessor died in 1923

Surface Forms

President Coolidge main

Morphology

President + Coolidge

This is a fully compositional proper-name phrase: 'President' (title) + 'Coolidge' (surname) combines to refer to the president named Coolidge. Assuming a learner knows both constituents, the referential meaning (the person holding the office with that name) is directly derivable, though detailed historical knowledge is not required for the basic interpretation.

Etymology

President Coolidge comes from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U.S. president who became president after President Harding died in 1923. He was known for being very quiet and was called 'Silent Cal', so the name often brings to mind a calm, quiet leader.