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“peace at any price”?

150 years ago New York State Peace Democrats held a meeting in Syracuse ahead of the National Democrat Convention in Chicago beginning on August 29th. Fernando Wood from New York City and Clement L. Vallandigham were featured speakers. The delegates … Continue reading

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peace train

150 years ago today Clement L. Vallandigham made his way to Syracuse, New York for an upcoming peace meeting. From The New-York Times August 17, 1864: Movements of Vallandigham. DUNKIRK, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 16. Hon. C.L. VALLANDIGHAM passed through here … Continue reading

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