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three parties … two candidates

1872 was another presidential election year in the United States. Would the Republican incumbent, General Ulysses S. Grant be reelected? President Grant was popular, even though his Administration was involved in several scandals. One possible impediment to Grant’s reelection was … Continue reading

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On to Mobile!

A couple days ago we saw George B. McClellan requesting “forbearance, patience and confidence”. Some northern politicians weren’t that patient and were letting the Lincoln administration know it. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 5, 1861: The outside Pressure upon … Continue reading

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