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Calvin Coolidge: America is built on faith in the individual, faith in his will and power to do right of his own accord, but equally is…

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America is built on faith in the individual, faith in his will and power to do right of his own accord, but equally is the determination that the individual shall be protected against whatsoever force may be brought against him.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge expresses a dual belief in individual faith and the need for protection against external forces.

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