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Vallandigham, Clement L. (1820-1871) The great Civil War in America : speech of Hon. Clement Laird Vallandigham, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, January 14, 1863

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08706 Author/Creator: Vallandigham, Clement L. (1820-1871) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 14 January 1863 Pagination: 16 p. ; 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

In this speech, Vallandigham criticizes President Lincoln's execution of the Civil War. Vallandigham of Dayton, Ohio, was elected to Congress in 1858 as a Democrat. He strongly supported states' rights, including the right to regulate slavery although he was personally opposed to it.

Vallandigham, Clement Laird, 1820-1871

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