15 oct. 1858 - Lincoln-Douglas Debates
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Led to disunion by: seven debates about slavery between the 2 candidates for Illinois Senator; drew large crowds and had intense press coverage due to the national importance of the slavery issue; Lincoln had more votes but lost in the legislature, but it led to his nomination as President in 1860Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
15 oct. 1858
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 167 ans