Springfield Illinois in History

Lincoln campaigns against the extension of slavery into western territories

Lincoln returns to politics after passage of the Kansas Nebraska Act

Lincoln withdraws from the Senate contest to help prevent a pro slavery Democrat from winning

Lincoln loses the Senate contest but gains national recognition

Lincoln accepts the Senate nomination with his House Divided speech

Illinois Republicans nominate Lincoln as their candidate for the United States Senate

Lincoln begins campaigning against Stephen A Douglas for the Illinois Senate seat

Lincoln continues his Senate campaign with a major Springfield speech

Lincoln writes to Republican allies and expands his national political network

Lincoln becomes a serious Republican prospect for national office

Republican leaders notify Lincoln of his nomination for President

Lincoln conducts much of the presidential campaign from Springfield

Lincoln avoids major public speaking while Republican organizers run the national campaign

Lincoln manages political correspondence with Republican allies across the country

Lincoln remains in Springfield on the eve of the presidential election

Lincoln formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination