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Reconstruction clash in the postwar era debated in Congress
A long, sweeping excerpt reviews the postwar political struggle over reconstruction, constitutional amendments, and military rule. It cites Senator Morton and Speaker Blaine defending the Democratic stance while praising Thaddeus Stevens and urging adherence to the amendments. It discusses the Supreme Court’s potential role and warns against using the army to influence elections. It notes the era’s broader debates on liberty, power, and civil rights.
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