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Official Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention, Held in 1864 at Chicago (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Convention, Democratic National

 
9781333385019: Official Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention, Held in 1864 at Chicago (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Relive a pivotal 1864 Democratic National Convention through authentic proceedings, debates, and firsthand messages.

This nonfiction volume presents the official record of the Chicago convention, including motions, votes, and speeches echoed by delegates from diverse states. It also gathers letters from delegates detained in prison and extended excerpts from the nomination process and post-victory discussions. The book offers a window into the era’s political climate and the contested path toward unity and peace.

  • Read verbatim motions, resolutions, and adjourning talks that shaped the convention’s course
  • Explore delegates’ public statements, reactions, and cross‑state debates in real time
  • Examine letters and communications from delegates, including those in military custody
  • Follow the nomination of George B. McClellan and the formal acceptance correspondence
Ideal for readers of Civil War era politics, 19th‑century American history, and primary source documentation of national conventions.

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