Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"The most sacred duty of our citizenry is to enroll in the defense of their country in time of need."

"It breaches the fundamental principles of our Government to compensate service, not rank."

"There is no requirement in the military service for leaders of bands to be given a commissioned status."

"In fact it is his opinion that to give commissions to band leaders, thus requiring them to exercise administrative and disciplinary control over the bands, would militate against the musical instructi..."