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Calvin Coolidge: In the light of succeeding history, who shall say, that it was not the voice of the people, speaking with the voice of…

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In the light of succeeding history, who shall say, that it was not the voice of the people, speaking with the voice of Infinite Authority?
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge speaks to the significance of the people's voice in shaping history and authority.

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