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Robert Schlesinger

Robert Schlesinger

Deputy assistant managing editor, opinion at US News & World Report

Posted: August 21, 2008 09:53 PM
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Lincoln and Douglas, 150 years ago...

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Read More: Abe Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Kathleen Sebelius, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Politics News

So it was 150 years ago today (August 21, 1858) that Abe Lincoln and Stephen Douglas first ascended to a hastily-constructed stage to debate the issues of the day. Well, the issue of the day.

Over at USNews.com's opinion page, we've started a "Past & Present" feature looking at historical events with an eye towards present day. Allen Guelzo has a wonderful recounting of the great event here.

 
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