The Great Debate: Lincoln Versus Douglas

Duration: 29

Genre: Biographical | Educational | Historical | Political

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a running account of the "Great Debate" between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas over the issue of slavery. Points out that Lincoln, though losing the election to the Senate, came out of the debate a national figure., One of the most dramatic episodes in American history comes alive in this film as two great rivals for election to the U.S. Senate debate the important issues of the day.Historical Summary:Presents a running account of the "Great Debate" between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas over the issue of slavery. Points out that Lincoln, though losing the election to the Senate, came out of the debate a national figure.

Complete Record: Presents a running account of the "Great Debate" between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas over the issue of slavery. Points out that Lincoln, though losing the election to the Senate, came out of the debate a national figure., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.


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