Political Quotes

Calvin Coolidge: “A sound selective service act giving broad authority for the mobilization in time of peril of all the resources of the…”

On the record
A sound selective service act giving broad authority for the mobilization in time of peril of all the resources of the country, both persons and materials, is needed to perfect our defense policy in accordance with our ideals of equality.
Said by
Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge calls for a comprehensive service act to enhance national defense.

Share

More from Calvin Coolidge

Mar 1, 1929

Mr. Raymond F. Mulherin, for many years a post office employee and post office inspector, may be reinstated to an appropriate position in the classified service without regard to the time limit upon his eligibility for reinstatement.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

Miss Virginia Ladd may be appointed to an appropriate clerical position in the classified service without regard to the provisions of the civil service rules.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

No employee entitled to military preference in appointment shall be discharged or dropped or reduced in rank or salary if his record is good.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation