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Speech by John Wentworth on Reconstruction and Congress
In the House, John Wentworth condemns President Johnson’s policy on Reconstruction. He accuses Johnson of pressuring Congress, misusing patronage, and muddying the Union’s path by keeping former Confederate states unrepresented. He argues for constitutional amendment and universal amnesty after reform.
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