Famous PresidentsThese famous American presidents have changed the world with their ideals, courage, and force of personality. Find out how their amazing accomplishments won them a lasting place in American--and world--history. |
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... Senate in 1856 , Lincoln met Stephen A. Douglas in a series of historic debates . Lincoln lost that election , but his powerful attacks on slavery earned him fame . Four years later , he ran for president- and won . REE FRE FREE our ...
... Senate in 1856 , Lincoln met Stephen A. Douglas in a series of historic debates . Lincoln lost that election , but his powerful attacks on slavery earned him fame . Four years later , he ran for president- and won . REE FRE FREE our ...
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... senator from the South to sup- port the Union , he narrowly escaped being hanged by enraged Southerners . PASSING THROUGH William Henry Harrison holds the record for shortest term in office . The 68 - year- old ex - general caught a bad ...
... senator from the South to sup- port the Union , he narrowly escaped being hanged by enraged Southerners . PASSING THROUGH William Henry Harrison holds the record for shortest term in office . The 68 - year- old ex - general caught a bad ...
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