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Calvin Coolidge: The world appeal to duty triumphed over the world appeal to selfishness.

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The world appeal to duty triumphed over the world appeal to selfishness.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

He highlights the triumph of duty over selfishness in the context of global affairs.

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