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George Julian: “Parched corn men can't stand it much longer, Enough is as much as we'll bear; With Tip at our head, in October, We'll…”

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Parched corn men can't stand it much longer, Enough is as much as we'll bear; With Tip at our head, in October, We'll tumble Van out of the chair.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Julian expresses determination to change leadership, emphasizing the need for new direction in governance.

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