by Gerald Boerner
In the aftermath of our 4th of July celebrations, let’s look back to the period between the two world wars. It started with an economic downturn, continued through the “roaring 20s”, and included the crash of Wall Street and the Great Depression. It was not a good period for all Americans.
In the midst of this time of mixed experiences, Calvin Coolidge stood before a crowd in Philadelphia in 1926. This speech he commemorated the signing of the Declaration of Independence 150 years previously. We have included a segment from the beginning of that speech her, but please take time to access the full speech (see References section below).
Indeed, “The things of the spirit come first,” as Coolidge stated. Let us never forget this gift of our Founding Fathers. GLB
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“After all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.”
— Calvin Coolidge
“All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.”
— Calvin Coolidge
“Any man who does not like dogs and want them about does not deserve to be in the White House.”
— Calvin Coolidge