Abraham Lincoln is elected president of the United States (nov 6, 1860 – nov 6, 1860)
Description:
Lincoln took office following the 1860 presidential election, in which he won a plurality of the popular vote in a four-candidate field. Almost all of Lincoln's votes came from the Northern United States, as the Republicans held little appeal to voters in the Southern United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 6, 1860
nov 6, 1860
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