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President Grant said it best in 1875

President Grant is a tragic figure. Thanks to NeoConfederate lies and their success at rewriting History, “The Lost Cause” bullshit, they also got millions, including me, to believe he was a drunk in office. Nothing could be further from the … Continue reading

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1870: Texas re-enters the Union

If I remember my American History, Texas modified or rewrote its constitution to the satisfaction of Congress to regain its membership. With the “election” of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876 (or 1877), it was all for naught as the GOP … Continue reading

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