Considered the last “Founding Father” president, James Monroe was born in 1758 into an affluent, slave owning family in Westmoreland County, Virg... Andrew Johnson’s close association with Abraham Lincoln, as both his vice president and his successor, often disguises Johnson’s own... Uncovering the lives of enslaved people poses many challenges. Douglass was also very involved in national politics, and as the presidential election of 1860 approached, he advocated for candidates with strong antislavery platforms. They would become two of the most influential figures of their time. 3, the November-December 1997 issue, pp. Lincoln-Douglas Debates In 1858, Abraham Lincoln was running on the Republican ticket for U.S. And Stephen A. Douglas was that United States Senator.
