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Lincoln's Strategic Triumph in the 1860 American Elections
Explore how Abraham Lincoln, an upstart lawyer from Illinois, tactically secured the nomination for presidency by peeling delegates away from his opponent and winning the general election with less than 40% of the popular vote. Dive into the political dynamics of the Republican party, the fractured party, and the South's split representation within the Democratic Party that played crucial roles in Lincoln's unexpected victory.