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Calvin Coolidge: The duty of citizenship in this hour is to strive to maintain and extend that ideal at home.

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The duty of citizenship in this hour is to strive to maintain and extend that ideal at home.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Coolidge's belief in the active role of citizens in preserving democratic ideals.

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