Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"The people of South Dakota are taking the lead in the preparation of this memorial out of their meager resources, because the American spirit is strong among them."

"Foreign Service officers in charge of Consulates General take place and precedence immediately after Brigadier Generals in the Army or Marine Corps."

"The progress of America has been due to the spirit of the people."

"Assistant Commercial attaches rank with but after Assistant Military and Naval attaches."