Lincoln for President by Bruce Chadwick (.ePUB)
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Lincoln for President: An Unlikely Candidate, An Audacious Strategy, and the Victory No One Saw Coming by Bruce Chadwick
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Overview: The untold story of the drama, controversy, and incredible political genius of Lincoln’s first presidential campaign. In May of 1860, Republican delegates gathered in Chicago for their second-ever convention, with the full expectation of electing William Seward their next presidential candidate. But waiting in the wings was a dark horse no one suspected, putting the final touches on a plan that would not only result in a most unexpected candidacy, but the most brilliant, innovative, and daring presidential campaign in American history. He went by the name of Lincoln. Lincoln for President is the incredible story of how Lincoln overcame overwhelming odds to not only capture his party’s nomination but win the presidency. His amazingly modern strategy included the first media campaign blitz, convention tactics that originated the concept of “Chicago politics,” and a deft manipulation of the electoral college. His bold tactics changed forever the way presidential campaigns are won
not to mention the course of American history.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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