Calvin Coolidge: “The land and sea force of America, both in its domestic and foreign implications, is distinctly a peace force.”

Mr. Samuel H. Thompson may be appointed to an appropriate position in or under the Indian Bureau without reference to the civil service rules.

So far as the Commission may deem practicable, such appointments shall be made from the registers of eligibles.

It has been a pleasure to have you come in twice a week and give me an opportunity to answer such queries as you wished to propound.

The names of disabled veterans, their wives, and the widows of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines shall be placed above all others.