PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE COOLIDGE BOYS


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Sep 29, 2000


It was a sad coincidence that President Calvin Coolidge lost his only sibling, his sister Abbie, when she was fifteen, probably from appendicitis.

Both the Coolidge boys were quiet, friendly, and popular with their peers and both shared their father's love of animals. Their house in Northampton was filled with pets, and so was the White House during their time there. Among their many pets was a raccoon named Rebecca who had a tendency to bite Republicans. The family joke was that she was a Democrat.

The White House has seen its share of tragedies, including the untimely deaths of presidential children. Seldom has the First Family been so affected as the close knit Coolidge family was by the sudden death of their youngest son.

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5.   Oct 2, 2000 12:43 PM
As far as I know, John Coolidge is still living.

Thanks for your comments. Always glad to hear from readers on what they liked (or even disliked). ...

-- posted by Mugwump53
4.   Oct 2, 2000 11:23 AM
Very interesting and informative article about the Coolidge boys. As far as I know,John Coolidge is still alive....do you have any info on that? ...

-- posted by Maeve_Siobhan
3.   Oct 1, 2000 9:21 PM
Hello John,
What a fascinating and well written article! I agree with Jerri -- you bring the Presidency to life. It's so sad to think the President lost his son to an ailment which which would have a ...

-- posted by Tina_Coruth
2.   Sep 30, 2000 11:44 AM
You are right about have to suffer a loss and grieve in the public spotlight. But add to that the fact that Colidge had to run a re-election campaign at the same time!

Thanks for stopping by and f ...

-- posted by Mugwump53
1.   Sep 30, 2000 7:33 AM
I can only imagine being in the limelight of public office and having one's family loss in the headlines for the world to see. It must be hard.

Your articles sure bring the Presidents to life, Joh ...

-- posted by jerrib



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