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George Julian: “The times are bad, and want curing; They are getting past all enduring; Let us turn out Martin Van Buren, And put in old…”

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The times are bad, and want curing; They are getting past all enduring; Let us turn out Martin Van Buren, And put in old Tippecanoe.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian calls for action against the current administration, advocating for a change in leadership due to dissatisfaction.

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