Quote#World
America has many glories. The last one that she would wish to…
Quote byCalvin Coolidge · 1872–1933
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: America and the War (1920).
English (original)
America has many glories. The last one that she would wish to surrender is the glory of the men who have served her in war. While such devotion lives, the nation is secure. Whatever dangers may threaten from within or without, she can view them calmly. Turning to her veterans, she can say: 'These are our defenders. They are invincible. In them is our safety.'.
— Calvin Coolidge
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