The 1860 Republican National Convention was a presidential nominating convention that met May 16–18 in Chicago, Illinois. It was held to nominate the Republican Party's candidates for president and vi
1860 Republican Platform
Former Representative Abraham Lincoln of Illinois
Senator William H. Seward of New York
Senator Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania
The 1864 National Union National Convention was the United States presidential nominating convention of the National Union Party, which met in Baltimore, Maryland on June 7 and 8, 1864. National Union
1860 Republican National Convention
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President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois
Commanding General Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois (No Political Intentions)
Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase of Ohio (Declined Consideration)