This summer marks the centennial of Calvin Coolidge’s presidency, begun as the nation grieved the unexpected death on Aug. 2, 1923, of President Warren G. Harding. President Calvin Coolidge wears a black armband as he and First Lady Grace Coolidge at the Willard Hotel in DC shortly after their arrival in August 1923. (CALVIN COOLIDGE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM / FORBES LIBRARY)Third Party submittedThe week ahead will see the launch of a yearslong celebration of Coolidge’s presidency at his presidential library and museum at Forbes Library in Northampton. (CALVIN COOLIDGE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM / FORBES LIBRARY)Third Party submittedThe first year of his presidency would see him also serve as vice president and president of the Senate simultaneously. She is a member of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum Standing Committee at Forbes Library in Northampton.

Source: Forbes July 23, 2023 10:37 UTC