“According to Andrew Jackson Rogers, a New Jersey Democrat, “If you pass this bill you will allow the negroes of this country to compete for the high office of President of the United States”—no “civilized” country on earth gave rights… — Elizabeth R. Varon Copy Share Image
“Did Appomattox signify the triumph of right over wrong or of might over right?” — Elizabeth R. Varon Copy Share Image
“These men, knowing full well that they were eyewitnesses to monumental events, read meaning and purpose into every detail of the surrender conference, and… — Elizabeth R. Varon Copy Share Image
“This was the crippling irony at the heart of the Confederate debates over the prospect of peace: the moments when Confederate military victories gave… — Elizabeth R. Varon Copy Share Image
“According to Andrew Jackson Rogers, a New Jersey Democrat, “If you pass this bill you will allow the negroes of this country to compete… — Elizabeth R. Varon Copy Share Image
