Little Mac
AIR: "Nelly Bly"
Stephen C. Foster was the most prolific songwriter of his era. "Nelly Bly" is one of his most memorable minstrel songs, often recorded today as a children's song with revised lyrics. In this set of lyrics, McClellan is criticized for associating himself with anti-war radicals called "Copperheads" and being too young and inexperienced for high office. "Little Mac" was on his way "Up Salt River," a 19th Century reference to political downfall that awaited. Abraham Lincoln's supporters also pointed out George McClellan's age as proof of his inexperience. McClellan was 38 years old at the time: his victory would have made him the youngest elected president in United States history.
Stephen C. Foster was the most prolific songwriter of his era. "Nelly Bly" is one of his most memorable minstrel songs, often recorded today as a children's song with revised lyrics. In this set of lyrics, McClellan is criticized for associating himself with anti-war radicals called "Copperheads" and being too young and inexperienced for high office. "Little Mac" was on his way "Up Salt River," a 19th Century reference to political downfall that awaited. Abraham Lincoln's supporters also pointed out George McClellan's age as proof of his inexperience. McClellan was 38 years old at the time: his victory would have made him the youngest elected president in United States history.
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