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The poor loved him, the workmen admired him, and business men backed him.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The poor loved him, the workmen admired him, and business men backed him.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the broad appeal and support that Horace Greeley had among various social groups during his political career.
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