1. Fifth debate at Galesburg

    · Old Main, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, United States

    Fifth debate at Galesburg
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    Lincoln and Douglas debated before a large crowd at Knox College, continuing their nationally reported confrontation over slavery. The source's schedule identifies Galesburg on October 7; the quoted sentence establishes Lincoln's participation in the seven-debate series.

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