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Calvin Coolidge: Is there any especial obligation on the part of college-bred men to be candidates for public office?

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Is there any especial obligation on the part of college-bred men to be candidates for public office?
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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This quote raises a question about the responsibilities of educated individuals in public service.

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