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United States presidential election of 1856: Quick Facts

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Date November 4, 1856
Location United States

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James Buchanan
John C. Frémont
Millard Fillmore
Popular sovereignty; U.S. presidential election of 1856
Map of the United States showing the results of the 1856 presidential election by state, with states colored blue for James Buchanan (Democratic), red for John Fremont (Republican), and green for Millard Fillmore (American). Electoral vote counts are labeled in each state, and a legend at the bottom indicates the color key for each candidate. An American flag is faintly visible in the background.
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James Buchanan
James Buchanan
president of United States
Frémont, John C.
John C. Frémont
American explorer, military officer, and politician
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce
president of United States
Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas
United States senator
Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
president of United States
William H. Seward
William H. Seward
American politician
John C. Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
vice president of United States

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