President Calvin Coolidge, Famously Not Seeking Reelection, Has Surprisingly Given No Thought to What He Will Do When He Leaves the White House He writes Herbert Pulitzer, son of media magnate Joseph Pulitzer, “I have not, however, given any consideration to what I shall do after the end of my administration and just now have nothing in mind.”

23/06/1928. “I do not choose to run” was a statement made by President Calvin Coolidge to the press on August 2, 1927, on his decision not to seek reelection in the 1928 presidential election. Upon Coolidge's announcement, the gathered media were stunned. The public, too, were shocked by the announcement. Many felt Coolidge could easily win a second full term, based on ""Coolidge Prosperity"", the booming economy, and a surplus of over $300 million. But Coolidge stuck to his position and in 1928 Herbert Hoover was nominated in his place. Coolidge’s refusal to run is famous and his statement announcing this is part of history.But, surprisingly, it seems that Coolidge was giving no thought to what to do when he left the White House. Typed letter signed, on White House letterhead, Washington, June 23, 1928, to Herbert Pulitzer, son of media magnate Joseph Pulitzer, saying he has not yet determined what to do after he leaves office. “Thank you very much for your letter of June 19th. I have read it with interest and appreciation. I have not, however, given any consideration to what I shall do after the end of my administration and just now have nothing in mind. I am pleased to hear from you. Mrs. Coolidge recall very agreeably your visit to the White House and shall always be glad to see you.”This is the only Coolidge letter we can recall about his departure from office. (Inventory #: 33024)