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Douglas Lincoln Debate Echoes of Famed 1850s Platforms
The speech highlights the 1850s party realignments and debates over slavery, with Mr. Douglas accusing Lincoln and the Republicans of abolitionist plots while praising state sovereignty. Lincoln counters that abolitionist rhetoric seeks national equality, urging adherence to self-government and constitutional balance amid mounting sectional tensions.
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