# America as a Source of Hope by Calvin Coolidge > “Because of what America is and what America has done, a firmer courage, a higher hope, inspires the heart of all humanity.” > **— Calvin Coolidge**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Inaugural Address, March 4, 1925 — Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation](https://coolidgefoundation.org/resources/inaugural-address/) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 002, “America as a Source of Hope.” - **Why it belongs:** Coolidge describes American distinction by the hope it creates beyond itself. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Vision and Doctrine|American Ethos]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - The Next 250|The Next 250]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Pride|American Pride]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Because of what America is and what America has done, a firmer courage, a higher hope, inspires the heart of all humanity.” — Calvin Coolidge, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-002-america-as-a-source-of-hope ```