19h 33min, nov 8, 1864 y - President Lincoln is re-elected
Description:
In this match, incumbent president Republican Abraham Lincoln ran for reelection against Democratic candidate George B. McClellan, who tried to portray himself to the voters as the "peace candidate" who wanted to bring the American Civil War to a speedy end.Added to timeline:
Date:
19h 33min, nov 8, 1864 y
Now
~ 161 years ago