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Stephen A. Douglas, 1855-61 (b / w photo)
XOS778463 Stephen A. Douglas, 1855-61 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-61) was an American politician from Illinois and he was the designer of the Kansasa'Nebraska Act. He was a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee for President in the 1860 election, losing to Republican Abraham Lincoln.); American, out of copyright
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent American politician from 1855 to 1861. Taken by an anonymous photographer in the 19th century, this portrait showcases Douglas in all his glory. Stephen Arnold Douglas was not only a U. S. Representative and Senator but also the Democratic Party nominee for President in the highly contested 1860 election. Unfortunately for him, he lost to Republican Abraham Lincoln, who went on to become one of America's most iconic presidents. In this three-quarter length portrait, Douglas stands tall and confident. His piercing gaze reveals a man who is determined and resolute in his political pursuits. The composition exudes power and authority as it captures every detail of his face - from his well-groomed beard to the lines etched on his forehead. Douglas is remembered as the designer of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which played a significant role in fueling tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions leading up to the Civil War. This photograph serves as a reminder of his impact on American history during this tumultuous period. Now part of a private collection, this image allows us to glimpse into the life and legacy of Stephen A. Douglas – an influential figure whose contributions continue to shape our nation's narrative today.
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