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Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Quotation from inaugural address re: Imperialism

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06968 Author/Creator: Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed quotation signed Date: 1925/03/04 Pagination: 1 p. 23.1 x 17.9 cm Order a Copy

Extract from his inaugural address: "America seeks no earthly empire built on blood and force. No ambition, no temptation, lures her to thought of foreign dominions." On White House stationery

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