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Talk:United States presidential election, 1884 (view source)
Revision as of 16:13, October 17, 2017
, 16:13, October 17, 201719th century "fake news" now in the history books
Interestingly, the pastor mentioned (Dr. Samuel D. Burchard, I believe), did NOT say "romanism" as an attack on Catholics--he was referring to Romans and their disorderly behavior, not Roman Catholics. As a 19th century example of "fake news," the newspapers took his comment out of context and slandered him and his candidate of choice, James G. Blaine with it. This seems to have gotten Grover Cleveland elected. Everything I'm finding online seems to be based on the writings of Summers, which goes along with this incorrect understanding. I guess I'll need to dust off some books, unless anyone else has some good resources. --[[User:DavidB4|<font color="ForestGreen">David B</font>]] <sup>([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])</sup> 12:13, 17 October 2017 (EDT)