Bloody Shirt Definition
noun
Something, as a political issue or historical event, that can be used to stir up outrage, partisan support, etc.
Webster's New World
(US, politics, slang) A reference to politicians mentioning martyrs and wars in an effort to draw empathy; especially in the context of the American Civil War.
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