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6. The major historians have systematically reassessed Grant in recent decades. No, he is NOT

Sat Mar 13, 2021, 07:29 PM

Mar 2021

one of the worst. That was based on sheer ignorance during a time when there was the most active attempt to rewrite civil war history with the promulgation of "Lost Cause" propaganda.

If you believe otherwise, start here:
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/02/rethinking-president-ulysses-grant-stature-rising/

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Including FDR with the others is laughable. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #5

I didn't say I believed otherwise. I provided you with context. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #8

I know about TNR, but this was a good assessment without a paywall. hlthe2b Mar 2021 #9

William Henry Harrison? dpibel Mar 2021 #10

trump is making one ex-POTUS happy LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2021 #3

You can't possibly be lumping FDR in with the others. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #4

Monday Morning QB'ing is silly WarGamer Mar 2021 #7