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Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
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Two-day debate tournament in Washington, D.C. for students in grades 9 to 12 from any school, including homeschool and independent entries. Teams of two compete in the 2v2 Coolidge debate format on November 14 and 15, 2026, and the top eight teams earn cash scholarship prizes plus an invitation and paid travel to the 2027 Coolidge Cup national championship in Vermont. Registration closes November 5, 2026.
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