Lincoln gained a large following that benefited him in future elections.
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The senator from Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas supported the right to have Territory citizens vote on the slavery issue before the territory became a State. He was the prime fore behind the Kansas - Nebraska Act of 1854. He called it popular sovereignty. He maintained this position in the 1858 senatorial race with Abraham Lincoln. Douglas won the election.
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No,1859 was first year for Indian Head cents. 1856-1858 were Flying Eagle cents
Dimes from 1858 carry a portrait of Miss Liberty and say ONE DIME on the back. Cents from 1858 have a flying eagle and say ONE CENT on the back. You did turn the coin over, I assume... Please determine which you have and post a new question with the corrected information.
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