The southern politicians who worked to unite white southerners to regain power in Congress were often referred to as "Redeemers." This movement emerged in the late 19th century, aiming to restore white Democratic control after the Reconstruction era. Key figures included governors and legislators who sought to reverse the gains made by African Americans during Reconstruction and re-establish white supremacy in the South.
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