Lincoln-Douglas Debates Centenary

United States · 1958 · 4¢

The stamp features portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, commemorating the centenary of their historic debates. The design includes the years 1858-1958 and the denomination.

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, a pivotal series of political discussions on slavery that propelled Abraham Lincoln into national prominence. These debates are considered crucial events leading up to the American Civil War.