"Have Faith in Massachusetts" by Calvin Coolidge is a compilation of speeches and messages that gives a look into Coolidge's time as Governor of Massachusetts. It presents his thoughts on how a government should run, the importance of personal freedoms, and the need to be a good citizen, all while encouraging people to be proud of the state's past and traditions. It starts off seriously, highlighting the main ideas behind Coolidge's way of thinking, praising his skill for making complicated ideas easy to understand. Coolidge points out how important it is for a community to look after each other, saying that everyone's success and rights depend on how well society is doing overall. Thinking back on Massachusetts' history and the struggles people went through for democracy and freedom, he argues that having strong values is key for both the government and the people.
Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages
By Calvin Coolidge
Discover how one governor's powerful words aimed to inspire a state to embrace its history, uphold its values, and work together for a brighter future.
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About the AuthorCalvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts, he previously served as the 29th vice president from 1921 to 1923 and as the 48th governor of Massachusetts from 1919 to 1921. Elected vice president in 1920, he succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in August 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal". His widespread popularity enabled him to run for a second full term, but Coolidge chose not to run again in 1928, remarking that ten years as president would be "longer than any other man has had it—too long!"
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts, he previously served as the 29th vice president from 1921 to 1923 and as the 48th governor of Massachusetts from 1919 to 1921. Elected vice president in 1920, he succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in August 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal". His widespread popularity enabled him to run for a second full term, but Coolidge chose not to run again in 1928, remarking that ten years as president would be "longer than any other man has had it—too long!"
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