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Klaralven

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1. In 1876 the Democratic Party was largely a party of the South

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Wed Nov 11, 2020, 11:12 PM

Nov 2020

If Tilden had won, reconstruction would have been ended anyway.

Hayes was a former Union officer, fairly distinguished, although not like his predecessor US Grant. Hayes successors, Garfield and Arthur were also former Union officers.

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You might want to read up on the election of 1876 (Tilden/Hayes) [View all] unblock Nov 2020 OP

In 1876 the Democratic Party was largely a party of the South Klaralven Nov 2020 #1

Right, the roles of the parties were reversed. unblock Nov 2020 #2