Speech by President on peace and world duty
The address calls for a balanced military force for defense and peace, urging arbitration and international law. It traces America's growth, warns against isolation, and stresses economic peace efforts, permanent courts, and the brotherhood of humanity guiding policy. The speaker urges cooperation, restraint, and leadership to secure liberty and prosperity.
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America
Washington
Permanent Court of International Justice
Jun
Political Economy and Tax Reform Speech by Governor
The text outlines a Massachusetts leadership vision focusing on economy and tax reform. It argues against wartime excess, calls for responsible party government, and urges reduced taxes to ease burdens on workers. It emphasizes production, conservation, and balanced federal and state spending. This prefix speech critiques governance and advocates fiscal prudence and social stability.
Oath of Office Recited From Washington to Coolidge
The oath of office is set by the constitution and has been spoken by every president from Washington to Coolidge. It reads I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and defend the Constitution. It was first taken by Coolidge at Plymouth Vermont after the death of Harding.
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Coolitye
Capitol
United States
America
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Herselver
Mvans
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Caust
Congress
Washington
A. P
Coolidge
Lay Colemnry
Plymouth
Vermont
Hugi
Principles of American Republic and Liberty
A speech outlines core American ideals including separation of powers, rule of law, and representative government. It contrasts free government with despotism, defends congressional independence, and urges unity, tolerance, and divine purpose guiding the nation’s path. It emphasizes patriotism, education, justice, and peace while rejecting imperial ambitions.
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Ith
America
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Uncle Ex Sez Y’ am True Dit It
A Boston Transcript line notes a homespun quip about honesty and steady effort, claiming being early or late both carry fault and humor in equal measure.
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Boston Transcript
Calvin Coolidge Triumphs to Presidency in Own Right
A historical overview of Calvin Coolidge’s rise from vice president to the 30th U.S. president on August 9, 1923, after Harding’s death. The piece traces his Vermont roots, education at Amherst, law career, Northampton politics, key marriage, family losses, and the 1924 election wave that gave him a record popular vote.
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Plymouth
Vermont
Amherst College
Hogan
Northampton
Mass
Grace Anna Goodhue
Bucington
Veriour
Fleetel
Massachusetts State Senate
Senate
Heutenant Gavernor
Massachusetts
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Haitios
Taerest
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Harding
Republic
Theodore Roosevelt
Green
Mont
John Cantidge
Idant Harding
Victoria Moor
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Black River Academy
Ludlow
Tymouth
St. Johnsbury Academy
Northhampton
State Senate
Hile
University of Vermont
Clark School For the Deaf
John
Amherst
Calvin, Jr
White ‘House
Grace Ciaphue
Cool- Hidge
Burlington
Couolidge
Boston
Chicago
Waryen’g. Harding
Cleveland
Habit and public smoking spark crowd tension at side show
A remark from a side-show manager blames a public smoker and the match-stretching act for provoking the crowd. The comic exchange reflects local attitudes toward displays and propriety in public venues.
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