In the famous senate race in which Abraham Lincoln made his name, his opponent was Stephen A. Douglas. The debates from this senate race are known as the Lincoln-Douglass debates.
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Abraham Lincoln.
He gained fame debating against Stephen Douglas who was his opponent in the race to be US Senator from Illinois. The debates were over national issues, including slavery in the new states. They were printed in newspapers around the country. He lost the Senate race, but the fame he got helped him get the nomination for President two years later.
A series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas about the legality of slavery - drawing favourable attention to the little-known Lincoln, paving the way for his election to President in 1860.
Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lincoln ran for the senate against Stephen Douglas. They engaged in a series of debates known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, where they discussed various issues, with a primary focus on slavery. These debates helped elevate Lincoln's political profile and contributed to his eventual presidency.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas.
Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lincoln's debates with Stephen Douglas helped bring him into the national spotlight.
Abraham Lincoln and Stephan Douglass.
It was the issue of slavery that Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas disagreed about during their political debates. Stephen A Douglas supported slavery while Abraham Lincoln opposed it.
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