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Entering the Illinois political arena and confronting Stephen A. Douglas (1832-1842)
Writing himself into Congress (1843-1847)
Writing and speaking to gain distinction in Congress (1847-1849)
Introducing arguments against slavery and Douglas (1850-1856)
Pursuing the case against slavery and Douglas for the US Senate (1857-1858)
Sparring with Douglas over credibility during their first four debates (1858)
Concluding the Senate race and gaining national distinction (1858)
Expanding arguments against slavery and Douglas (1859-1860).
Writing himself into Congress (1843-1847)
Writing and speaking to gain distinction in Congress (1847-1849)
Introducing arguments against slavery and Douglas (1850-1856)
Pursuing the case against slavery and Douglas for the US Senate (1857-1858)
Sparring with Douglas over credibility during their first four debates (1858)
Concluding the Senate race and gaining national distinction (1858)
Expanding arguments against slavery and Douglas (1859-1860).