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Calvin Coolidge: “We sowed our seed when we sent men to the Federal Convention, now is the time to reap the fruit of our labour; and if we…”

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We sowed our seed when we sent men to the Federal Convention, now is the time to reap the fruit of our labour; and if we do not do it now, I am afraid we shall never have another opportunity.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities after hard work and effort.

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