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Calvin Coolidge: To advance the time when the Indians may become self-sustaining, it is my belief that the Federal Government should…

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To advance the time when the Indians may become self-sustaining, it is my belief that the Federal Government should continue to improve the facilities for their care, and as rapidly as possible turn its responsibility over to the States.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge emphasizes the importance of federal support for Native Americans to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

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