Calvin Coolidge
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Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his quiet demeanor and strong support for business and limited government. Coolidge's presidency is often associated with the economic prosperity of the Roaring Twenties, and he famously advocated for a hands-off approach to the economy, believing that government should interfere as little as possible in the lives of citizens and businesses.
Jun 10, 1928
The one and only interest of our Government is the interest of our people.
Jun 10, 1928
The business of our Government is a real business and it must be conducted as such.
May 24, 1928
I have of course been trying to get Muscle Shoals out of the hands of the Government and into private operation.
May 24, 1928
I hope that this wouldn't put us any further into Government operation than we are now.
May 24, 1928
I will take it and look at it when it comes and try and decide it on its merits.
May 21, 1928
In fact it is his opinion that to give commissions to band leaders, thus requiring them to exercise administrative and disciplinary control over the bands, would militate against the musical instruction of the bands, which is now and must…
May 21, 1928
There is no requirement in the military service for leaders of bands to be given a commissioned status.
May 21, 1928
The policy which this bill proposes for the compensation of a limited number of disabled emergency officers is wrong.
May 21, 1928
This bill would increase our military expenses by about $86,090 per year.
May 21, 1928
It breaches the fundamental principles of our Government to compensate service, not rank.
May 21, 1928
The most sacred duty of our citizenry is to enroll in the defense of their country in time of need.
May 18, 1928
Next after his duty to his Maker, Samuel Phillips placed his duty to his country.
May 18, 1928
Our determination to make such sacrifices as are necessary for the common good ought to be strengthened.
May 18, 1928
If there was to be popular sovereignty, if there was to be popular government, there must be popular education.
May 18, 1928
It is more than the passage of time that brings us here to observe and celebrate this anniversary of Phillips Academy.
May 18, 1928
Our doctrine of equality and liberty, of humanity and charity, comes from our belief in the brotherhood of man through the fatherhood of God.
May 18, 1928
It is far better to master a few subjects thoroughly than to have a mass of generalizations about many subjects.
May 18, 1928
It was to be a national school of breadth and of vision, of freedom and of equality, dedicated without reserve to the service of God and man.
May 18, 1928
The significance of this occasion, however, lies not in the number of days but in the importance of purpose and the magnitude of accomplishment.
May 17, 1928
But more important still, I do not believe that permanency of appointment of those engaged in the professional and scientific activities of the Government is necessary for progress or accomplishment in those activities or in keeping with…
May 17, 1928
This act, in my opinion, is so framed as to undertake to take away and limit the constitutional authority of the President to make appointments.
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