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Calvin Coolidge

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

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Calvin Coolidge is saying that in America, caring for your own well-being is connected to caring for the nation as a whole. By supporting the country’s interests, you are ultimately supporting your own personal interests.

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