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Calvin Coolidge: “It begins to look as if those who attempt to lead the wage-earners must first show that they themselves are patriotic if…”

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It begins to look as if those who attempt to lead the wage-earners must first show that they themselves are patriotic if they are to have any following.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge suggests that leaders must demonstrate their own patriotism to earn the following of wage-earners.

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