Congress' fear of a civilian revolt in Washington kept it without any rights until 1961, when the 23rd amendment to the Constitution for the first time allowed DC the right to vote in presidential elections.
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The Democratic candidate for President in 1960 was John F. Kennedy and the Republican candidate was Richard M. Nixon. The election was held on November 8, 1960, with John F. Kennedy winning the Presidency. The election was the closest Presidential race since 1916.
a log cabin in kentuckyHe was born in Kentucky, and grew up in Indiana, but he spent most of his adult life in Springfield, Illinois until he won the presidential election and moved to Washington, DC.
Following his victory in the 1860 presidential election, Lincoln took direct control of Northern military forces from his vacillating generals and controlled the fighting until he appointed Gen Ulysses .S. Grant. His Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves helped quantify the fight against the Confederacy, as did his resolve in keeping the Union together.
Following his victory in the 1860 presidential election, Lincoln took direct control of Northern military forces from his vacillating generals and controlled the fighting until he appointed Gen Ulysses .S. Grant. His Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves helped quantify the fight against the Confederacy, as did his resolve in keeping the Union together.