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Upheaval at the 1860 Democratic Convention: What Happend When a Party Split
This year is remembered as landing one of America’s most revered and consequential presidents in office. But Abraham Lincoln’s election, and his subsequent assault on slavery, might not have happened had the Democratic Party not been in such disarray.This series was produced by Matt Spolar, in partnership with Politico.
Part of the Standout Moments From U.S. Political Conventions Series
Standout Moments From U.S. Political Conventions
We've partnered with Politico for an eight-part series titled “Conventional Wisdom,” telling the stories behind some of the most memorable political conventions in U.S. history -- and how they have impacted today's political climate.
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