30 sept 1868 año - Congressional elections
(1868)
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Republicans won more than ⅔ majority in both parts of Congress; Congressional elections of 1866 were more crucial than some presidential elections; Johnson wanted to secure majority favorable to his soft-on-south policy; En-route to dedicating Chicago monument to Stephen A. Douglas, he spoke at various cities to speak his views and garner support - "swing 'round the circle"
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30 sept 1868 año
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