Stephen A. Douglas

Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813–June 3, 1861), American politician from Illinois, was one of the Democratic Party nominees for President in 1860 (the other being John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky). Each lost to Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln, also from Illinois.

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April 23 - 1813 - June 3 - 1861 - American - Politician - Illinois - Democratic Party - President - 1860 - John C. Breckinridge - Kentucky - Republican Party - Abraham Lincoln

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