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Debates on National Debt and Reconstruction Platform
A speaker laments the national debt and tax burden while accusing bonds holders of profiting, contrasts Democratic and Radical plans, praises Lincoln era policies, and urges unity. He critiques Congress, calls for greenbacks, and argues for strict economy, reform, and equal taxation. The speech references Civil War pensions, Reconstruction ideals, and warns against vengeance.
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Siben Scott
Congress
United States
Tompson
New York
Olonel
Sam
Mr. Smith
Pridin Geld
Ben, Butler
John
Patriotic Congress
Bandoller
Lazarus
Dives
Abrahan
Devis
Hell
Great Bigain
England
Durden
Lou
Shylock
Antoos
Andrew Johnson
Cravens
Radical Congress
Andrew Johson
White House
Alta Vela
Mr. Voorhees
Secretary Stanton
Ireland
Ralis
Mogland Fies
Congress J
Democratic Party
Igysue
Jefferson
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Marinses
Neros
Scyllas
Tiberiuses
Robespierres
Butler
Bingham