Lincoln Wins Republican Nomination: The Rail-Splitter Heads to the White House
Abraham Lincoln secures the Republican Party's presidential nomination in a stunning upset that sidelines the favored William H. Seward. This strategic victory positions Lincoln to win the presidency and triggers the secession of Southern states before he even takes office, setting the stage for the Civil War.
May 18, 1860
166 years ago
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Abraham Lincoln
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United States Secretary of State
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Abraham Lincoln
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William H. Seward
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1860 Republican National Convention
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