Abraham Lincoln ran for the U.S. presidency as a Republican in 1860. He was elected the 16th U.S. President on November 6, 1860. He served as president from 1861 until he was assassinated in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln first ran as a Republican for president in 1860, focusing on issues such as maintaining the Union and opposing slavery. He won the election held on November 6, 1860. His victory contributed to significant national tensions that led to the Civil War.
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