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Calvin Coolidge: “We cannot curtail the usual appropriations or the care of mothers with dependent children or the support of the poor…”

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We cannot curtail the usual appropriations or the care of mothers with dependent children or the support of the poor, the insane, and the infirm.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge advocates for continued support for vulnerable populations, highlighting the importance of social welfare.

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