Russia was more than friendly to us: Germany had no interest in our destruction.
James Blaine: “Russia was more than friendly to us: Germany had no interest in our destruction.”
Editor's note · Context
Blaine emphasizes the supportive stance of Russia and Germany towards the Union during the Civil War.
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