The Presidential Battle of 1872: Grant and His Defamers; Deeds Against Words; Speech of Hon. Roscoe Conkling at Cooper Institute, New York, July 23, 1

The book titled ""The Presidential Battle of 1872: Grant and His Defamers; Deeds Against Words; Speech of Hon. Roscoe Conkling at Cooper Institute, New York, July 23, 1872"" is a historical account of the political climate during the 1872 presidential election in the United States. The author, Roscoe Conkling, was a prominent politician and lawyer who gave a speech at the Cooper Institute in New York City on July 23, 1872. The book focuses on the candidacy of Ulysses S. Grant, who was seeking re-election as president. Conkling defends Grant against his detractors, who were accusing him of corruption and mismanagement. Conkling argues that Grant's actions speak louder than his words, and that his deeds as president were evidence of his integrity and dedication to the country. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political landscape during the 1872 election, including the various candidates and their platforms. Conkling also discusses the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the tactics used by Grant's opponents to discredit him. Overall, ""The Presidential Battle of 1872"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American politics. It offers insights into the challenges faced by political leaders during this time and the strategies they employed to overcome them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.