(30) Grace Coolidge

Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge

Websites

The Coolidge Foundation

The National First Ladies Library Biography of Grace Coolidge

Papers/letters collections

Grace Coolidge Manuscripts

Historical sites

Calvin Coolidge Homestead District

Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge Gravesite

Fascinating details

• Partially on her own accord and partly at the direction of her husband, Grace Coolidge stayed out of politics, although the president did gain from her visibility as first lady.
• Grace has been referred to as an "unknown humanitarian" for her quiet but mighty efforts to aid Jewish refugees during the Nazi regime
• American fashion icon who embraced less conservative, more casual clothing.
• Previously a teacher at the Clarke School for the Deaf, she promoted education for the deaf and advocated for those with disabilities. 
• Directed a renovation of the White House.