1 janv. 1875 - Beecher-Tilton scandal dominates headlines

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Woodhull accused minister Henry Ward Beecher (Republican, abolitionist, secret free lover) of adultery. She was tried on obscenity charges+briefly jailed. The husband of beecher's alleged mistress sued Beecher.

-inconclusive results
-everyone's reputation was damaged

result: Americans thought radical republicans wanted to go too far and that former abolitionists were being immoral in private.

Social conservatives (many ex-confederates): liked watching former abolitionists fall

Wome's rights: leaders distanced themself from Victoria Woodhull and her free love (Susan B. Anthony thought strict sexual respectability was the only answer)

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