September 15, 1858
The third Lincoln-Douglas debate in the U.S. Senate race is held in Jonesboro, Illinois.
September 16, 1859
Lincoln speaks in Columbus, Ohio, challenging the position of Senator Douglas on popular sovereignty.
September 18, 1858
The fourth Lincoln-Douglas debate in the U.S. Senate race is held in Charleston, Illinois.
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861