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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.
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The American victory at New Orleans gained great national fame for?
Andrew Jackson
Who won the election in Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
Douglas. But Lincoln had gotten Douglas staked out to some positions perceived as pro-slavery in their debates, and this hurt Douglas in 1860 when they opposed each other for president. Douglas was hurt worse in 1860 by the divisions in the Democratic Party, though, which saw southern Democrats nominate and run John C. Breckenridge, and a breakaway faction nominate and run John Bell. So the Democrats divided their vote three ways in 1860, and Lincoln "won" with less than 40% of the popular vote.
Was Daniel Boone rich?
No. Although he was a well known frontiersmen who developed solid connections with most Indians. He gained fame cuz of his daring exploits on the western fronts, but never became rich and wealthy...
What were madam cj walker major accomplishments?
Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur; a pioneer of the modern hair care industry; a philanthropist who contributed to the YMCA, the NAACP and many black schools and colleges; and a patron of the arts. She is believed by many to be the first American woman to amass a million dollars in assets through her company and through her real estate investments. She has been inducted into the National Business Hall of Fame at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. Source: On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker
What is Ponce de Leons claim for fame?
He is known for his search for the Fountain of Youth.no it is not for fame he does it so he can get money and gold.
Lincoln gained national fame debating?
Abraham Lincoln, who was relatively new to the national political scene, gained widespread national fame from his series of debates with Stephen Douglas, his opponent in the Illinois Senatorial race. Douglas, a proponent of States Rights, and pro-slavery Democrat, battled Lincoln, an anti-slavery Whig.
Abraham Lincoln had first gained fame?
In thr Lincoln-Douglas debates.
The American victory at New Orleans gained great national fame for?
Andrew Jackson
Who are the famous people of Laos and how did they gain fame?
Choummaly Sayasone gained fame as the president. Boungnang Vorachith gained fame as the vice president. Bouasone Bouphavanh gained fame as the prime minister.
Who gained fame from running trains?
Some one
When was National Inventors Hall of Fame created?
National Inventors Hall of Fame was created in 1973.
When was National Women's Hall of Fame created?
National Women's Hall of Fame was created in 1969.
When was National Mining Hall of Fame created?
National Mining Hall of Fame was created in 1977.
When was National Radio Hall of Fame created?
National Radio Hall of Fame was created in 1988.
When was National Soccer Hall of Fame created?
National Soccer Hall of Fame was created in 1950.
When did National Soccer Hall of Fame end?
National Soccer Hall of Fame ended in 2010.
When was National Ski Hall of Fame created?
National Ski Hall of Fame was created in 1954.
