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Calvin Coolidge: Fortunately for us, the sterling character of teachers of all kinds has kept them at their task even though we have…

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Fortunately for us, the sterling character of teachers of all kinds has kept them at their task even though we have failed to show them due appreciation, and up to the present time the public has suffered little.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge acknowledges the dedication of teachers despite a lack of public appreciation, indicating the importance of their role in society.

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