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But McClellan was still king, and the country was a long way yet from that vigorous war policy which alone could save it.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “But McClellan was still king, and the country was a long way yet from that vigorous war policy which alone could save…”
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Julian reflects on the political climate during the Civil War, criticizing McClellan's leadership and the need for a more aggressive war policy.
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