First Republican National Convention
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon
N 39° 56.827 W 075° 09.297
18S E 486763 N 4421899
In the Musical Fund Hall...
Waymark Code: WM6M6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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In the Musical Fund Hall here in June 1856, John C. Fremont was nominated for President of the U.S. He lost the election to James Buchanan. Formed in 1854 the Republican Party opposed the extension of slavery; Lincoln was its first nominee elected President ( 1860 ).
Marker Name: First Republican National Convention

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 06/17/2000

Marker Type: City

Location: 808 Locust Street, Philadelphia

Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century, Abraham Lincoln

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