Fifty-four forty or fight" became a Democratic watchword; and the Whigs who attempted to argue against the extravagance or inexpediency of the claim continually lost ground, and were branded as cowards who were awed into silence by the fear of British power.
Blaine discusses the political slogan 'Fifty-four forty or fight' and its impact on the Democratic Party's stance.
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