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Calvin Coolidge: “In accordance with the Mississippi flood law Army engineers are making investigations and surveys on other streams…”

On the recordDecember 3, 1928
In accordance with the Mississippi flood law Army engineers are making investigations and surveys on other streams throughout the country with a view to flood control, navigation, waterpower, and irrigation.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Sixth Annual Message

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