The most famous debates in American history turned a little-known Illinois lawyer into a presidential contender WATCH: Fox Nation's 'Right Makes Might: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates' Tune in! Fox Nation's new documentary "Right Makes Might: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates" debuted yesterday, Sept. 24 and features Claremont senior fellows, Charles Kesler, Allen Guelzo, and Lucas Morel. The documentary focuses on the 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. As Claremont's Charles Kesler explains, "the Lincoln-Douglas debates were a local election for Senate from the state of Illinois, but they were on a national stage and... [were] transcribed in the newspapers and apparently eagerly read, not just in Illinois, but reprinted elsewhere in the country and noticed even in New York newspapers." The "most famous debates in American history" transformed an obscure Illinois lawyer into “into the nation's first political mass media sensation" and a presidential contender. Watch the trailer below: Recommended reading: Ahead of 2020 debates, Fox Nation highlights Lincoln-Douglas debates as first to draw national attention, Talia Kaplan, Fox News Watch the film on Fox Nation (Subscription required! **You can watch it immediately with the seven day FREE trial**): Watch About___Magazine___Fellowships___CCJ___Events___Donate The mission of the Claremont Institute is to restore the principles of the American Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life. ‌ ‌ ‌ The Claremont Institute | 1317 W Foothill Blvd #120, Upland, CA 91786 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!