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George Julian: “The withdrawal of the slavery question from the strife of parties has changed the face of our politics as completely as…”

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The withdrawal of the slavery question from the strife of parties has changed the face of our politics as completely as did its introduction.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian reflects on the significant political shift caused by the slavery question in American politics.

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