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Speech by Hon. Logan on reconstruction in the House
In this July 12 1867 speech Logan of Illinois condemns Southern democracy and praises loyalists. He denounces treason as crime, argues for military government in the South, scorns Andrew Johnson’s plan, and defends Grant while criticizing Copperhead Democrats. He recalls Civil War toll and urges unwavering loyalty to the Union.
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PPM
SRS Mensor
New York
Logan
Speaker
South
United States
Ntleman
Mr. Eldridge
Mr. Logan
Friends of Humanity
Liberty
Constitution
Union
Eldridge
Jet. Davis
South Carolina
Republic
Bretheren
Mr. Mungen
Ohio
Mr. Mpeaker
Republican Party
Congress
Brooklyn
Robinson
Usinois
Tagan
Ron
Dani
Aitayapatiy
Andrew Johnson
Democratic Party
Mexican Gulf
Tony
Andersonville
Dougherty
Star and Stripes
Tere
No Laws International
General Grant
Geneté
Earth
Ocean
Grant
Jeff
Davis
Mr. Robinson
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Sickley
Niblack
John B. Clark
Missouri
Clark