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Works which endure come from the soul of the people. The mighty in their pride walk alone to destruction. The humble walk hand in hand with providence to immortality. Their works survive.
Calvin Coolidge
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Calvin Coolidge
Age: 60 †
Born: 1872
Born: July 4
Died: 1933
Died: January 5
30Th U.S. President
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John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
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