About Today: How Honest Abe Became President

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Today With the battle for the Republican nomination heating up more and more by the day, November's US presidential election already looms large. That future has not yet been written, however: today, we look back at some of the key elections, scandals, and first ladies that have shaped the country's presidential history. How Abraham Lincoln Became President Every presidential election is an important one, but the race for the presidency in 1860 between Lincoln and a trio of Democratic candidates came at one of the most critical crossroads in US history. Scenes from Lincoln's Campaign Trail The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 See More About:  presidential elections  abraham lincoln  stephen douglas The Great Stolen Election of 1876 We all remember the contentious campaigning and disputed results of the 2000 race between Al Gore and George W. Bush. In many ways, that election was a case of presidential history repeating itself. Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies of the 1800s Worst Presidential Inauguration Speeches of the 1800s See More About:  election of 1876  presidential elections  us president Most Influential First Ladies in US History Behind every great president is a great first lady. Our Guide to American History names the 10 most influential, including one who unofficially kinda-sorta functioned as the acting president after her husband suffered a stroke. Fast Facts About Every First Lady Powerful Women Rulers You Should Know See More About:  first ladies  american presidents  Biggest Presidential Scandals in US History Shame on you, sirs, shame on you. From a series of mishaps during Ulysses S. Grant's tenure to Bill Clinton's "improper physical relationship" with Monica Lewinsky, these are the scandals that rocked our former presidents. Fast Facts About American Presidents Will President Obama Dump Vice President Biden? See More About:  presidential scandals  andrew jackson  ulysses grant Today Ads President Ron Paul President Abraham Lincoln President and CEO Obama Election 2012 Featured Articles 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe Discussion About Slow Food History of the Compass Most Common Food Allergies Ace a Job Interview   More from About.com What is PMDD? If prior to your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement