Typed statement by Will Rogers praising former American President Calvin Coolidge, one page, 6 x 8.75, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Will Rogers, April 28.” The statement, in part: “Private citizen Coolidge has entered the writing field in direct and almost unbeatable competition with the rest of us real high-class Literary Lights, and he has us swamped. No one had any idea that he could write such human and plain, straightaway, interesting stuff. If he had ever made one of his speeches that interesting while he was in there, he would have been elected for life.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
Rogers visited the White House several times during the Calvin Coolidge administration, and even wrote pieces as the ‘Official Presidential House Examiner.’ Rogers’ White House pieces were popular and presented to readers a glimpse of ‘Silent’ Cal’s personality and humor, which Rogers described as a ‘kinder quiet sense.’ Later in life, Rogers reflected, ‘I have had many Republican politicians tell me, ‘Will, you are one of Mr. Coolidge’s best boosters.’ Well I did like him. I could get a laugh out of almost all the little things he said, but at the same time they were wise. He could put more in a line than any public man could in a whole speech.'
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