Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, to a family of modest means. He grew up in a rural community where hard work and self-reliance were highly valued. Coolidge's parents instilled in him a strong sense of morality and a commitment to public service. He attended Amherst College, where he studied law and developed a passion for politics. Coolidge's early career was marked by his service as a lawyer and a politician, eventually leading to his election as governor of Massachusetts. His leadership during the Boston police strike in 1919 made him a national figure, and he was chosen as the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1920. After President Warren Harding's death in 1923, Coolidge became the 30th President of the United States, serving two terms and implementing policies of 'return to normalcy' and fiscal responsibility. He retired from politics in 1929 and passed away in 1933, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most underrated presidents.
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