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Calvin Coolidge: It was by a stern determination to discharge the duties of the present that Ephraim Williams provided for a future…

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It was by a stern determination to discharge the duties of the present that Ephraim Williams provided for a future filled with a glory that must not yet be termed complete.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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This quote highlights the foresight and dedication of Ephraim Williams in planning for a glorious future.

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