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Lincoln-Douglas debates: Quick Facts

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Date August 21, 1858 - October 15, 1858
Location Illinois • United States
Participants Stephen A. Douglas • Abraham Lincoln
Context Missouri Compromise

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president of United States
Stephen A. Douglas
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United States senator

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