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Fragmented political intrigue through a Kansas and national lens
A jumbled reminiscence blends 19th century Democratic factionalism with audits of Kansas sovereignty and Lecompton disputes. A speaker laments corruption in parties and courts, cites Buchanan and Pierce, and reflects on a controversial 1860s political culture filled with intrigue, libel, and a dramatic heiress scandal.
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John Calhoun