Published: July 28, 2010

Anniversary of the Swearing in of America's 30th President and Launch of the New Book, Why Coolidge Matters, Spurs Bipartisan Discussion of the Modern Day Legacy of the Coolidge Presidency

(BUSINESS WIRE) - National Notary Association:

WHAT:				A new book published by the National Notary Association (NNA), Why Coolidge Matters: How Civility in Politics Can Bring a Nation Together, is bringing national and state leaders together at the Library of Congress to make the compelling case for revisiting the ideals, integrity and commitment to public service that defined the Coolidge Presidency.

				Eighty-seven years to the day that Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30^th President of the United States, political and civic leaders, scholars and historians address the question of What Would Coolidge Do? in today's challenging political climate.

				Immediately following the program, signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information on Why Coolidge Matters or to purchase this historic collection of writings, visit www.WhyCoolidgeMatters.com.

				The event, sponsored by the Center for the Book, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Center for the Book 202-707-5221; cfbook@loc.gov

WHO:				Part of the Library of Congress' Books & Beyond discussion, the hour-long discussion will feature remarks and readings by:
				-- United States Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
				-- Governor James H. Douglas (R-VT)
				-- Milt Valera, President of the NNA
				-- Christopher Coolidge Jeter, Trustee of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation & Great-Grandson of President Coolidge

WHEN:				Tuesday, August 3, 2010
				12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

WHERE:				Mumford Room, sixth floor
				Library of Congress - James Madison Building
				101 Independence Ave. S.E.
				Washington, D.C.

PRESS
CONTACTS:				Will Ostedt (NNA)- 310-556-4443, wostedt@ppmgcorp.com
				Guy Lamolinara (Library of Congress) - 202-707-9217, glam@loc.gov