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U.S. territorial extent in 1860. April 3, 1860 – Pony Express begins. November 6 – 1860 United States presidential election: Abraham Lincoln elected president and Hannibal Hamlin vice president with only 39% of the vote in a four-man race. December 18 – Crittenden Compromise fails. December 20 – President Buchanan fires his cabinet.
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Augustana College is founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States by Swedish immigrants. The college moves to Paxton, Illinois, in 1862, and to its eventual home in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1875. Sedalia, Missouri is incorporated. The American South has c. 4 million slaves. 1860–1900 – 14 million immigrants come to the United States.
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27 February 1860 Mathew Brady: New York City, United States Gelatin silver print: Taken shortly before Lincoln's Cooper Institute speech. Widely used in his campaign during the 1860 presidential election, both Brady's photo and the speech helped him become president. [24] [s 2] [s 3] [s 5] Guardian Angel, One Person Praying: c. 1860 Unknown
October 2 – The first International Conference of American States begins in Washington, D.C. November 2 – North Dakota and South Dakota become the 39th and 40th states, respectively (see History of North Dakota) and (see History of South Dakota). November 8 – Montana becomes the 41st state (see History of Montana).
February 13 – The first daylight bank robbery in United States history during peacetime takes place in Liberty, Missouri. This is considered to be the first robbery committed by Jesse James and his gang, although James role is disputed. February 26 – The Calaveras Skull is discovered in California.