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Calvin Coolidge: “The American people are altogether lacking in an appreciation of the tremendous good fortune that surrounds their…”

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The American people are altogether lacking in an appreciation of the tremendous good fortune that surrounds their international position.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge reflects on the American people's lack of appreciation for their favorable international position.

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