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Medal - History of the United States Lincoln-Douglas Debates
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Edge | Plain with inscription |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief scene of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, showing Abraham Lincoln standing at a podium addressing a crowd, with Stephen A. Douglas beside him and spectators in the foreground and background. The legend LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATES arcs along the upper rim, and the date AUG. 21 - OCT. 15, 1858 appears along the lower rim, both separated by small five-pointed stars. |
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| Obverse lettering | LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATES AUG. 21 - OCT. 15, 1858 |
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| Reverse lettering | 1858 AUG. 5 - First transatlantic telegraph cable completed but fails; AUG. 21-OCT. 15 - Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas debate the slavery issue during their senatorial campaign in Illinois; SEP. 15 - Overland mail service begins; FALL - Gold is discovered near Pike's Peak. FM |
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