Congressman Abraham Lincoln delivers his "House Divided" speech while accepting the Republican nomination to run for the U.S. Senate. Lincoln, speaking in Springfield, Illinois, warns the nation about the growing divide between supporters and opponents of slavery. The speech affirmed his opposition to popular sovereignty, a stark contrast from his rival, Stephen Douglas.
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