US President Calvin Coolidge in 1920s

Calvin Coolidge, a quiet and conservative New Englander, was born on July 4th, 1872, on a farm in Plymouth, Vermont. After graduating from Amherst College, he pursued a career in law. Coolidge's political journey began as a City Council member in Northampton, Massachusetts, followed by roles as a state representative and senator. Despite being largely unnoticed by the public, his colleagues held his abilities in high regard.

Where was Calvin Coolidge born?

• Providence, Rhode Island

• Concord, New Hampshire

• Plymouth, Vermont

• Boston, Massachusetts

Which college did Coolidge attend before pursuing law?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Amherst College

• Dartmouth College

In which city did Coolidge start his political career?

• Worcester, Massachusetts

• Springfield, Massachusetts

• Northampton, Massachusetts

• Cambridge, Massachusetts

What roles did Coolidge hold in Massachusetts politics?

• Mayor and Governor

• State Representative and Senator

• Attorney General and Judge

• Treasurer and Auditor

How did Coolidge's colleagues view him?

• As a highly capable individual

• As a controversial figure

• As a charismatic leader

• As an ineffective politician