Americanism Wins, Coolidge Elected (1919 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1919, offering views of Calvin Coolidge during the months surrounding his re-election as Massachusetts Governor in autumn. Experience a close shot of Coolidge, his wife Grace, and their sons John and Calvin, Jr., on the porch of their home at 21 Massasoit St., Northampton, Mass. Witness Coolidge as he casts his vote in the gubernatorial election on Nov. 3, 1919, possibly in Northampton, accompanied by election officials. Delve into the moment as Coolidge receives an American Legion medal from Major Beckmann, while Legion members cheer on the steps. Explore a quotation from the Seattle post-intelligencer praising Coolidge for his law and order approach during the Boston police strike. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the life and times of a significant figure in American history.

Source :
Kinograms Publishing Corp & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1919) Americanism wins, Coolidge elected. [United States: Kinogram Pub. Corp., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000092/