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Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) [Message to Congress on appropriations for the Disarmament Conference]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04904 Author/Creator: Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Place Written: Washington, D.C Type: Typed document signed Date: 7 January 1927 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31.7 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Typescript of Coolidge's message recommending a $75,000 appropriation to cover the continuing expenses of U.S. participation in the "Preparatory Commission for the Disarmament Conference" in Geneva. Coolidge writes that he believes the U.S. delegates have played a useful role there.

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

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