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Lincoln Nominated / 1860
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Lincoln Nominated / 1860
The Wigwam at Chicago in which Abraham Lincoln was nominated to run for President. Lincoln won the election with 180 of 303 electoral votes and 40% of the popular vote
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1860 Abraham Candidate Chicago Conference Election Electoral Head Quarters Lincoln Republican Vote Votes Wig Wam Nominated
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Abraham Lincoln was nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at the Wigwam in Chicago on May 18, 1860. The Wigwam, a large tent erected for the purpose of the Republican National Convention, was filled to capacity with an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, eager to see their favored candidate secure the party's nomination. Lincoln, a little-known Illinois lawyer and former Whig Party member, had emerged as the front-runner for the nomination after a contentious series of ballots. In the end, he won the nomination with an impressive 50.8% of the votes from the convention delegates, securing 180 out of the total 303 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. The popular vote, however, was a different story. Lincoln received only 40% of the popular votes, a fact that underscores the Electoral College system's importance in American presidential elections. Despite this, Lincoln's nomination marked a pivotal moment in American history, as he would go on to win the presidential election later that year and lead the country through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the excitement and energy of the convention, with Lincoln and his supporters celebrating his nomination and looking forward to the upcoming election. The image is a testament to the power of grassroots political organizing and the enduring impact of the Republican Party on American politics.
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