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What candidates did Abraham Lincoln defeat to become the 16th President of the US?
Lincoln was the nominee for the young Republican Party. He ran against Stephen Douglas, a northern Democrat. Also running was John C. Breckinridge, a Southern Pro-Slavery Democrat and John Bell, Constitutional Union Party. Lincoln defeated them all in November of 1860.
The split within the Democratic Party led to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the US presidency.
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Who were the candidates for US President in 1860?
Stephen A. Douglas - Herschel Vespasian Johnson (Democratic)Abraham Lincoln - Hannibal Hamlin (Republican),John C. Breckinridge - Joseph Lane (Southern Democratic)John Bell - Edward Everett (Constitutional Union).Abraham Lincoln won the election to become the 16th President of the United States.
Which president first proclaimed that the US have a Thanksgiving Day?
Technically Washington did however it did not become a federal holiday with a set date until Lincoln.
What made Lincoln get involved with the government?
he wanted to become the president.
How long did it take to build Lincoln?
The construction of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., began in 1914 and was completed in 1922, taking about eight years in total. The memorial was designed by architect Henry Bacon and was built to honor President Abraham Lincoln. The dedication ceremony took place on May 30, 1922, and it has since become an iconic symbol of American history and democracy.
When considering the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis a central irony emerges in that?
Abraham Lincoln brought little political experience to his presidency yet rose to the occasion to become a masterful leader, whereas Jefferson Davis, a seasoned politician, proved to be a relatively ineffectual chief executive.
When Abraham Lincoln become president?
Abraham Lincoln become president in March 1861.
When did Abraham Lincoln become our president?
Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1847.
Who were the candidates for US President in 1860?
Stephen A. Douglas - Herschel Vespasian Johnson (Democratic)Abraham Lincoln - Hannibal Hamlin (Republican),John C. Breckinridge - Joseph Lane (Southern Democratic)John Bell - Edward Everett (Constitutional Union).Abraham Lincoln won the election to become the 16th President of the United States.
Why did Abraham Lincoln become a president?
because he is awsome!
How did Abraham Lincoln become president of the US?
yes he did
Who was the first Republican to become president?
Abraham Lincoln
Who would become this new government's president?
president Abraham Lincoln
Was President Lincoln a Mexican If yes how did he become the president of the United States of America?
No, Abraham Lincoln was not Mexican.
Was Abraham Lincoln president when he got married?
no he did not become president until 1860
How many votes did Abraham Lincoln get to become president?
14454254
Who become American president after the assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
Andrew Johnson
Who was the only licensed bartender to become us president?
Abraham Lincoln
