A large and noisy crowd had already filled the meeting hall to capacity by the time the supporters of William H. Seward showed up for the third day of the Republican convention. It was no accident ...

In 1860, on the cusp of the Civil War, the Republican National Convention in Chicago not only took a chance on a one-term congressman named Abraham Lincoln, but introduced the nation to one of the ...

Lincoln Home National Historic Site's superintendent said "there was an amazing set of events that occurred" on May 17-18, 1860 at the Republican Convention that propelled Abraham Lincoln from ...

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The 1860 Republican National Convention provided the young, burgeoning Chicago with perhaps its first real national recognition. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 85°F.

THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION; Expeditions Transaction of Business Contingencies upon which, the Nomination of Mr. Seward Depends Character of the Chicago Delegation Selected. Share full article ...

In Republican circles, Lincoln’s masterful play is still studied by operatives looking to win contested convention fights. “He devised what was known as the ‘Lincoln Four Step’ for ...

Chicago is no stranger to hosting the Democratic National Convention. Between 1860 and 1996, the city hosted 25 Republican and Democratic conventions. No other city has hosted nearly as many, with ...

The Republican Convention of 1860 took place in Chicago's "Wigwam," a rickety structure built to hold 10,000 people, then be torn down. Springfield lawyer Abraham Lincoln was chosen – but only ...

As we approach Lincoln’s birthday, this convention resolution from May, 1860 (his successful nominating convention) went such: “That the Republican party is opposed to any change in our… ...

In 1860, on the cusp of the Civil War, the Republican National Convention in Chicago not only took a chance on a one-term congressman named Abraham Lincoln, but introduced the nation to one of the ...