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jan 1, 1858 - Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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Lincoln and Douglas both run for a seat in the senate through a series of debates with the main topic of them being slavery. While Lincoln did not win the seat in the senate this would move him into the public eye for his election in 1860.

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jan 1, 1858
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~ 168 years ago