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Ingersoll, Robert Green Although previously a Democrat, he emerged from the war a Republican, and in 1876
he nominated James G. Blaine for president in his famous “plumed knight” speech.

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Another Democrat who got mugged by reality and switched party.

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"Teacher, what is his famous “plumed knight” speech?"

Robert Green Ingersoll I. His Speech Nominating Blaine for President

Like an armed warrior, like a plumed knight, James G. Blaine
marched down the halls of the American Congress
and threw his shining lances full and fair against the brazen foreheads
of every defamer of his country and maligner of its honor.