Political Quotes

On the recordMay 29, 1927
It is to those had that will, who showed that determination, that we today do honor.
Said by
Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Address on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

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