Running for President: Chronicling Almost 200 Years of Propaganda
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Photo: Library of Congress
Lincoln-Douglas, 1860
This poster from the 1860 election set between Republican Abraham Lincoln and Democrat Stephen Douglas spells Lincoln's first name as "Abram," which was a common misconception during his candidacy, according to the book. (print by H.C. Howard, c. 1860 p. 37)
