June 23, 1860
Lincoln's long-time political opponent, Stephen A. Douglas, is nominated for President at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 26, 1857
Lincoln delivers a speech in Springfield, Illinois, attacking the Dred Scott decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
June 27, 1864
President Lincoln officially accepts renomination by the National Union Party.
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861