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Proclamation, October 26, 1925

April 13, 2021

Purpose: To dedicate November 26, 1925, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Date: October 26, 1925 (Original document available here) The season approaches when, in accordance with a long established and respected custom, a day is set apart to give thanks to Almighty God for the manifold blessings which His gracious and benevolent providence has bestowed […]

Calvin Coolidge Says, December 20, 1930

December 15, 2020

Date: December 20, 1930 Location: Northampton, MA Summary: Coolidge writes in praise of the Pilgrims to mark the anniversary of their arrival at Plymouth Rock. He tells of how, even though America changes, it will always find inspiration in the Pilgrims’ story and ideals. (Original document available here) For many years December 21 or 22 […]

Press Conference, November 22, 1927

August 24, 2020

Date: November 22, 1927 Location: Washington, D.C. (Original document available here) Ladies and Gentlemen: I doubt very much if it would be possible to secure the passage of a bill similar to that which was proposed by President Harding for a direct subsidy to shipping. I think there are some indirect things that it may […]

Press Conference, November 24, 1925

June 18, 2020

Date: November 24, 1925 Location: Washington D.C. (Original document available here) I have two or three inquiries about the Gerald Chapman case. That is pending in the courts, I think of both the United States and the State of Connecticut, so that in accordance with my custom I don’t think I had better comment about […]