David Long on the Election of 1860
As part of the Ninth Annual Lincoln Forum, Professor David Long discussed President Abraham Lincoln and his election campaign of 1860. The 1… read more
As part of the Ninth Annual Lincoln Forum, Professor David Long discussed President Abraham Lincoln and his election campaign of 1860. The 1860 election was significant, because Lincoln’s victory led to the secession of southern states from the Union, and subsequently to the Civil War. After Professor Long’s presentation he answered audience members' questions. close
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