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Christmas Seals: 1923

Christmas Seals: 1923

President Coolidge buying Christmas seals in 1923 to benefit the Tuberculosis Association. View full size. National Photo Company Collection.

Silent Cal

When someone told Coolidge that he had bet a friend that he could get Coolidge to say more than two words, Coolidge replied, "You lose."

Ol' Cal...

He looks so thrilled about it all.

True

I believe the public's nickname for him was "Silent Cal".

Presidents have changed mightily in the talking department over the years.

Old Mr. Excitement!

When Dorothy Parker was told Coolidge was dead, she replied: "How could they tell?"

Vintage Christmas Seals

Although I don't have the 1923 Christmas Seals, check my blog to see Vintage Christmas Seals from 1926 to 1961.

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