We are furnishing a reserve power that is bringing victory.
Calvin Coolidge: “We are furnishing a reserve power that is bringing victory.”
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote illustrates Coolidge's belief in the importance of providing support beyond just military forces.
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