Lincoln-Douglas Debates (aug 21, 1858 – oct 15, 1858)
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A series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate.The issues they discussed were not only of critical importance to the sectional conflict over slavery and states’ rights but also touched deeper questions that would continue to influence political discourse.
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Date:
aug 21, 1858
oct 15, 1858
~ 1 months and 25 days