April 24, 2014
Title: The Progress of a People Date: June 6, 1924 Location: Washington, D.C. Context: A speech given at Howard University commending African-Americans on their progress and emphasizing the importance of every citizen […]
Read MoreTags: African Americans, Civil Rights, Civil rights education, honorable sacrifices, National progress, Unity
April 23, 2014
Title: Freedom and its Obligations Date: May 30, 1924 Location: Arlington National Cemetery, VA Context: Coolidge speaks to commemorate lost soldiers and remind his listeners of the responsibility to maintaining our union and peace […]
Read MoreTags: Federal Responsibility, freedom, obligation, Personal Responsibility, Role of National Government, Union and Peace
April 23, 2014
Title: The United Nation Date: May 25, 1924 Location: Arlington National Cemetery, VA Context: Address at the Confederate Memorial for Memorial Day If I am correctly informed by history, it is fitting […]
Read MoreTags: National Glory, Providence, respect, War Generals
April 23, 2014
Title: The Democracy of Sports Date: May 22, 1924 Location: Washington, D.C. Context: Address to The National Conference on Outdoor Recreation praising the benefits of outdoor activity and nature to the human […]
Read MoreTags: Health, Nature, Physical Health, Recreation, reverence for nature, Sports
April 23, 2014
Title: Dedication of Arizona Stone of Washington Monument Date: April 15, 1924 Location: Washington, D.C. Context: Speech on the beauty of union and mutual statehood, but also the individuality of each state and […]
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