The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge · Character
George Washington
First President, invoked as a symbol of American ideals by Coolidge.
minor
Also known as Washington
First appearance: iii the law and politics
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Cited by Coolidge as having made a similar retirement announcement in his Farewell Address.
George Washington first appears in 0004 iii the law and politics.
With President Harding (psychological): Harding referenced Washington as a founding father and symbol of presidential tradition. With Benjamin Harrison (psychological): Harrison was compared to Washington as a fellow president and historical figure.
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Character groups
- Influential Figures and Family
- Political Predecessors and Mentors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- President Harding
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- Benjamin Harrison
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