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De Alexander: “How can you blame the South for hesitating when you hesitate?”

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How can you blame the South for hesitating when you hesitate?
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Alexander highlights the hesitation of the North in addressing Southern issues during Reconstruction.

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