“If the people fail to vote, a government will be developed which is not their government... The whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. Unless citizens perform their duties there, such a system of government is doomed to failure.”
Quote by Calvin Coolidge
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Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. Known for his minimalist approach to governance and conservative economic policies, his presidency coincided with the 'Roaring Twenties' era of economic prosperity in the United States. more
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