Everything Everywhere Daily The Election of 1860 (Encore)
Mar 17, 2024
The podcast discusses the importance of the 1860 presidential election in a divided United States, focusing on the contentious issue of slavery and the impact on the country's future. It explores the challenges faced by the Democratic and Republican parties in selecting nominees, the surprising choice of Abraham Lincoln as the Republican nominee, and the subsequent secession of Southern states. The episode also covers the post-election fates of key figures in shaping American history post-Civil War.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Historic Significance of the Election of 1860 and its Consequences
02:32 • 3min
Challenges and Rivalry in the 1860 Democratic and Republican Nominations
05:05 • 4min
The Election of 1860 and Secession Crisis
09:06 • 4min
Post-Election Fates of Key Figures in 1860
12:50 • 2min