Grace Anna Coolidge served as the 30th First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929, during the presidency of her husband, Calvin Coolidge. She was known for her reserved and modest character, and her time as First Lady was characterized by simplicity and humility. Grace Coolidge was also the first First Lady to hold a press conference, and she was active in various charitable endeavors, particularly those benefiting children and the deaf.