THE PRESIDENCY: The White House Week: Mar. 24, 1924

THE PRESIDENCY

The White House Week

¶ President Coolidge addressed a letter to both branches of Congress requesting passage before March 15, of a bill to authorize a flat 25% reduction in 1923 taxes, payable this year. The legislators replied that it could not be done.

¶ A letter from Herbert Hoover, President of the American Child Health Association, and Secretary of Commerce, to Mr. Coolidge explained the plans of the Association to devote May Day to child health and welfare problems. Mr. Coolidge replied: "I wish the organizations every success in an...

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