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1856 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1856.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1856

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December

28 December 1856

Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson

Wilson, Thomas Woodrow · Politics / Democratic Party

Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson

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1856

Anti-Slavery Coaltion

Lincoln, Abraham · Bloomington Illinois · Politician · Politics / Anti Slavery Coalition

Illinois anti slavery forces organize at Bloomington and strengthen the Republican movement

1856

Anti-Slavery Coaltion

Lincoln, Abraham · Philadelphia · Politician · Politics / Anti Slavery Coalition

Republicans hold their first national convention as the anti slavery coalition becomes a national party

1856

Law Firm

Arthur, Chester Alan · New York · Politics / Republican Party

Founds his wn law firm

1856

Republican Presidential Campaign

Raymond, Henry Jarvis · New York · Newspaper publisher · Media / Media

Raymond's involvement in emerging Republican politics coincided with the Times' coverage of the contested presidential election.

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