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aug 1, 1856 - Election of 1856

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Republicans nominated John C. Fremont.
No expansion of slavery, free homesteads, probusiness protective tariff.

Know Nothings nominated Millard Fillmore, won 20% of popular vote.

Democrats were national party, nominated James Buchanan, won.

Republicans showed strength, but lost.

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aug 1, 1856
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