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Andrew Johnson: “While sentiments of reconciliation, loyalty, and patriotism have increased at home, a more just consideration of our…”

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While sentiments of reconciliation, loyalty, and patriotism have increased at home, a more just consideration of our national character and rights has been manifested by foreign nations.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Johnson remarks on the growing sentiments of reconciliation and patriotism in the U.S. and their impact on foreign nations.

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