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Abraham Lincoln - Republican National Convention in Chicago

Time: Saturday May 19, 1860

Place: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Details: On May 18, at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Lincoln won the nomination on the third ballot, beating candidates such as Seward and Chase. A former Democrat, Hannibal Hamlin of Maine, was nominated for vice president to balance the ticket. Lincoln's success depended on his campaign team, his reputation as a moderate on the slavery issue, and his strong support for internal improvements and the tariff.

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