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sep 26, 1872 - Election of 1872

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Reform minded Republicans broke with the party, nominated Horace Greeley.
Advocated civil service reform, end to railroad subsides, withdraw troops from the South, reduce tariffs, freer trade.

Democrats nominated Greeley as well.

Regular Republicans "waved the bloody shirt"
Grant won reelction.

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sep 26, 1872
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~ 154 years ago