2h 52min, jan 20, 1869 y - Ulysses S. Grant becomes president
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The 15th Amendment (voting) is added to the Constitution. There was political scandal involving members of his cabinet, including the Crédit Mobilier (tricking govt out of money) and the Whiskey Ring conspiracy. He supported amnesty for Confederate leaders and protection for the civil rights of former slaves.
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American Colusus
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