43: Honest Abe, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, & John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry
History That Doesn't Suck
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John Brown Gets Himself Stuck in an Engine House
Lincoln knows this is a Southern Transplant audience, but he sticks to his guns. Some in the crowd call out mid-cheers. The votes are close, but the Dems land more seats in the state legislature. So in this pre-17th Amendment America, Lincoln loses. However, it's really not bad for Lincoln. He just debated slavery against one of the most well-known politicians in the country for 21 hours. His debate had national coverage and significantly impacted the ongoing conversation on slavery in the United States.
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