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1864 Republican campaign

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The Tide Is Setting Strongly Against Us, Edward L. Ayers Jan 2010

The Tide Is Setting Strongly Against Us, Edward L. Ayers

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Lincoln's bid for reelection in 1864 faced serious challenges from a popular opponent and a nation weary of war. For a good part of 1864 -- the year he faced reelection -- Abraham Lincoln had little faith that he would win or even be renominated.

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