Horatio Seymour from New York was the Democratic opposition to the Republican candidate ,U. S Grant in 1868. Grant was the winner, 219-80, in electoral votes.
In the 1860 Presidential Election, Abraham Lincoln beat Stephen A. Douglas (Democrat), John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat) and John Bell (Constitutional Union Party). He was the first Republican president. Because the Democratic party was split, they lost the election. Also, as a result of this split and other factors, Lincoln received 31% of the votes in 1860.
Horace Greeley whas the man that ran against Ulysses grant he whas also a publisher of the New York tribune.
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Horace Greeley
Horatio Seymour was Grant's opponent.
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 hired Clara Barton in the civil war
He was for the reunion of the country but against slavery.
Stephen Douglas beat Abraham Lincoln in the Senate race.
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln was a interesting man. Some historians think he had depression. In his life he lost 2 sons to disease, he had to fight a civil war throughout his presidency, and his wife would lock herself in a room. She took their sons deaths very hard. In pictures you can see the aging of Lincoln. He also had death threats against him all during his presidency.
Abraham Lincoln President said a house divided against itself cannot stand.
Abraham Lincoln