Washington DC's location in between Maryland and Virginia reflected the growing importance of the South in national politics.
The Presidency was secured for James Buchanan by the Southern Votes.
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Nixon courted southern conservatives by appealing to law and order.
they became part of new southern governments.
they became part of new southern governments.
Southern white Republicans 'scalawags'
Southern votes
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Nixon courted southern conservatives by appealing to law and order.
To regain control of southern politics