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It has conducted a war of gigantic proportions with marked success, demonstrating in the strongest way the ability of a free people to maintain and preserve its government against all enemies, at home and abroad.
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Sherman praises the Republican party's success in conducting a significant war, showcasing the strength of a free nation.
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