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Coolidge Portrait From a Newsman's Close Range Experience
A Washington observer recounts days surrounding President Harding’s death and Calvin Coolidge’s rise, detailing Coolidge’s first nights, oath, reception, and daily routine. The article notes Coolidge’s plain dress, brisk public walks, disciplined schedule, and practical, direct speech, contrasting with the famed silent image. It also covers media operations and Coolidge’s first public conferences with correspondents.
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