Tag Archives: election of 1860

A Monumental Discussion: Meg Groeling

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Meg Groeling

I have written several versions of an essay on my feelings concerning the issue of the removal of Confederate monuments and statues, and I am never satisfied that I have expressed myself well, or even accurately. My words sometimes fail … Continue reading →

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1860’s Politics: Ellsworth on the Stump

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Meg Groeling

As the tumult and the shouting of the Republicans in the Wigwam dimmed, the election of 1860 began in earnest for Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln himself was stuck in Springfield, Illinois because it was not common for the actual candidate to … Continue reading →

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1860’s Politics: A Fine Fiddle

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

I came across this 1860 political cartoon recently while reading a story at CNN.com about the nastiest elections in U.S. history:

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ECW Weekender: Fort Pickens

Posted on April 8, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome guest author Sean Michael Chick I took a trip down to Pensacola with my girlfriend two weeks ago, intent on checking out the beach before it became crowded. I also wanted to look at … Continue reading →

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Bad Hats: A Look at CNN’s Take on the Election of 1860

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Meg Groeling

I could hardly wait for it! One of my favorite historical happenings was getting its own hour in prime time on CNN’s The Race To the White House, and I thought, “About time, too!” There is simply no more interesting, … Continue reading →

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WeedPAC & the FOS (Friends of Seward)

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Meg Groeling

Lincoln’s greatest challenge in Chicago was the U. S. senator from New York, William Seward. Experienced, and well financed by the nascent “machine” of Thurlow Weed, the leading New York political operative, Seward seemed to be the most qualified candidate … Continue reading →

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The Republican Convention Site Is Chosen & the Dirty Tricks Begin!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Meg Groeling

Just as political parties wrangle now, so it has always been. In mid-December of 1859, Chicago’s finest, or maybe just Chicago’s wiliest–Norman Judd–went to New York City with one purpose in mind: to get the Republican Convention of 1860 held … Continue reading →

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