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Fremont Nominated for President at Republican Convention
At Philadelphia on June 18 the Republican Convention nominated John C. Fremont on the first ballot amid speeches by Sumner and others. Delegates reported strong support from New England and New York, with Banks withdrawn in Fremont’s favor. A platform was adopted including an anti-slavery plank and Pacific railroad support.
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