Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 1928
Next after his duty to his Maker, Samuel Phillips placed his duty to his country.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Address at the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.

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