Coolidge was famous for saying only what was absolutely necessary. He was unfriendly to the press, and often declined interviews, which is one of the reasons he is not one of America's commonly heard of presidents. At one instance, a reporter informed the president that she had a bet with a friend of hers that she can get him to say more than two words in an interview, and Coolidge just looked at her, said "You lose" and walked away.
Calvin Coolidge was called "Silent Cal" because of his lack of small talk.
Silent Cal was a nickname given to the 30th President, Calvin Coolidge.
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge was known as "Silent Cal".
Silent Cal was his most popular nickname.
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Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge was nicknamed "Silent Cal" " because he preferred to say little, and make his remarks to the point.
Calvin Coolidge went by Silent Cal.
* "Cautious Cal" * "Cool Cal," His reelection campaign used the slogan, "Keep It Cool With Coolidge" * "Silent Cal" * "The Sphinx of the Potomac," Suggesting that he was as enigmatic as the mythological creature
This name called attention to Coolidge's tendency not to waste words or give unduly elaborate explanations for his actions.