The Army is a guarantee of the security of our citizens at home; the Navy is a guarantee of the security of our citizens abroad.
Calvin Coolidge: “The Army is a guarantee of the security of our citizens at home; the Navy is a guarantee of the security of our citizens…”
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Coolidge emphasizes the importance of military forces for national security.
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