Lincoln-Douglas Debates Commemorative Stamp

United States · 1958 · 4 cents

This 4-cent commemorative stamp features a central design depicting Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, with a rectangular banner above quoting a political slogan from the era. The design also includes a smaller square sign, likely referencing the debates.

Issued in 1958, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during the Illinois senatorial campaign, which focused on slavery and states' rights and significantly shaped Lincoln's national profile.