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Calvin Coolidge: “To you who have added the glory of the hills and plains of France to the glory of Concord and Bunker Hill, to you who…”

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To you who have added the glory of the hills and plains of France to the glory of Concord and Bunker Hill, to you who have led when others faltered, to you again is given the leadership.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge acknowledges the contributions of Massachusetts citizens to both local and international glory.

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