Debates of Lincoln and Douglas: Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen a DouglasCarefully recorded by reporters in 1858, the debates between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln resulted in a win by Douglas in his campaign for U.S. Senate. In contrast to Douglas's Popular Sovereignty stance, Lincoln stated that the country could not survive as half-slave and half-free states. The Lincoln-Douglas debates drew the attention of the entire nation and set the stage for Lincoln's successful 1860 race for the United States Presidency. |
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... stand,” I be- lieve this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved-I do not expect the house to fall-but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one ...
... stand,” I be- lieve this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved-I do not expect the house to fall-but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one ...
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... stand firm , we shall not fail . Wise counsels may accelerate , or mistakes delay it , but , sooner or later , the victory is sure to come . SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS , On the occasion of his Public Reception at Chicago , .Friday ...
... stand firm , we shall not fail . Wise counsels may accelerate , or mistakes delay it , but , sooner or later , the victory is sure to come . SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS , On the occasion of his Public Reception at Chicago , .Friday ...
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... stand . ' I believe this government cannot endure , permanently , half slave and half free . I do not expect the Union to be dissolved . I do not expect the house to fall ; but I do expect it to cease to be divided . It will become all ...
... stand . ' I believe this government cannot endure , permanently , half slave and half free . I do not expect the Union to be dissolved . I do not expect the house to fall ; but I do expect it to cease to be divided . It will become all ...
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... stand by the same platform that I have so often proclaimed to you and to the people of Illinois heretofore. I stand by the Democratic organization, yield obedience to its 12.
... stand by the same platform that I have so often proclaimed to you and to the people of Illinois heretofore. I stand by the Democratic organization, yield obedience to its 12.
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... stand by the Democratic organization, yield obedience to its usages, and sup- port its regular nominations. I indorse and approve the Cincinnati platform, and I adhere to and intend to carry out, as part of that platform, the great ...
... stand by the Democratic organization, yield obedience to its usages, and sup- port its regular nominations. I indorse and approve the Cincinnati platform, and I adhere to and intend to carry out, as part of that platform, the great ...
Contents
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Speech of Mr Douglasat Chicago July 9 185816 | 66 |
Second Joint Debate at Freeport August 27 1858 | 83 |
Seventh and Last Joint Debate at Alton Oct 15 1858 | 93 |
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