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A moving account of the popular first lady's White House tenure, taking readers behind the scenes of her strained marriage to the famously taciturn president. An insightful look at the Coolidges, their relationship in the public eye, and her contributions to the historical legacy of presidential wives.
Scrapbook of articles about Grace Coolidge.
Grace Coolidge was considered the perfect balance to her husband, Calvin Coolidge, renowned for his shy, cautious and restrained nature (nicknamed Silent Cal). The first lady was to emerge as a fashion trendsetter, cordial social mixer and the one who remembered names and faces - a great political asset. This book is to provide readers with an overview of Grace's life and her time in Washington. Her own values, as seen through her personal letters, form the new material for this book, which will be beneficial to those interested in first ladies and women in American history.
Thanking him for sending an autographed copy of his play, Road to Rome.
This book introduces young readers to the life of Grace Coolidge, beginning with her childhood in Burlington, Vermont. Readers will become familiar with her outgoing personality as they learn about her early career as a teacher at the famed Clarke School in Northampton, Massachusetts, and her marriage to Calvin Coolidge. Details of Mrs. Coolidge's time as First Lady, including her reputation as a hostess, are also discussed. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.
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Grace Goodhue Coolidge went to college and then got a job, taking advantage of the opportunities opened up by the 19th-century woman's movement.