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Ridiculous History

Ridiculous History

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Calvin Coolidge Was Super Weird...and Surprisingly Cool

Calvin Coolidge Was Super Weird...and Surprisingly Cool

2024-01-19
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When President Warren G Harding passed away abruptly while in office, his Vice President Calvin Coolidge assumed in the role of Commander in Chief. Today, he's not as well-known as other US Presidents...

When President Warren G Harding passed away abruptly while in office, his Vice President Calvin Coolidge assumed in the role of Commander in Chief. Today, he's not as well-known as other US Presidents like Lincoln or Washington -- yet his history remains fascinating and unique. Tune in as the guys explore the strange story of the man sometimes known as "Silent Cal."

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