On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the first Republican to win the presidency, defeating the deeply divided Democrats with 40 percent of the popular vote. His victory set the stage for ...

Things were different then. On Nov. 6, 1860, Lincoln probably ate his usual spare breakfast of an egg, toast and coffee, sitting with his wife, Mary, and sons Willie and Tad. Eldest son ...

This week is loaded with riveting events, so let’s jump in! On Nov. 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States, winning the election against three competing ...

On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States -- an event that outraged southern states. The Republican party had run on an anti-slavery platform, and many ...

1860: Abraham Lincoln, a Republican former congressman from Illinois, is elected president of the United States as he defeats John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas. Bryan Robinson is a ...

On Nov. 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. • On Nov. 7 ...

Since Election Day was standardized in 1845, there have been six presidential elections held on November 6. All of them have been won by the GOP candidate. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln defeated ...

Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Nov. 6, 1860: Hannibal Hamlin, a Republican from Bangor, is elected U.S. vice president, serving with Republican ...

On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the first Republican to win the presidency, defeating a divided Democratic Party. His victory, with 40 percent of the popular vote, in a four-way race ...