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Calvin Coolidge: In reaching the great decision to enter the war, in preparing the answer which speaks with so much authority, in the…

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In reaching the great decision to enter the war, in preparing the answer which speaks with so much authority, in the only language that despotism can understand, America has arisen to a new life.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge reflects on America's transformation and newfound authority after deciding to enter the war.

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