Calvin Coolidge: The Only US President Born on July 4
Calvin Coolidge is the only US president born on July 4. He was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, in 1872 and later served as the 30th president of the United States.
July 4 and US Presidential History
July 4 is best known as Independence Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. While many people associate the date with the nation's founding, it is also the birthday of one commander in chief.
Quick Facts About Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge became president in 1923 after the death of Warren G. Harding and was elected in his own right in 1924. His presidency is often studied for its focus on limited government and economic stability. More details are available on the official White House website White House Calvin Coolidge page.
