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Lincoln Douglas Debates A Nation’s Turning Point
The 1858 Illinois Senate race pitted Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in seven public debates that transformed a local contest into a national confrontation over slavery. Lincoln pressed a principle centered campaign while Douglas showcased skilled oratory and political maneuvering, drawing in broad national attention and shaping the 1860 presidential struggle.
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