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George Julian: “He displayed very decided power in the debate on Reconstruction, and very effectively exposed the weakness of the…”

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He displayed very decided power in the debate on Reconstruction, and very effectively exposed the weakness of the Republicans in practically dealing with the Rebel States as if they were at once in and out of the Union.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian reflects on the effectiveness of a debate regarding Reconstruction and the challenges faced by Republicans.

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