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Upheaval at the 1860 Democratic Convention: What Happend When a Party Split
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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