Aurore Eaton's Looking Back: 1861-1865 - Keene is again tested by war

Conservative principles face implementation challenges as policy meets political complexity.

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Aurore Eaton's Looking Back: 1861-1865 - Keene is again tested by war
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IN KEENE, the presidential election of Nov. 6, 1860, had Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as the leader, receiving 635 of the 895 votes cast. He and his vice-presidential nominee Hannibal Hamlin of Maine represented the anti-slavery Republican Party.

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So, I just read about the political climate in Keene during Lincoln's time, and it's fascinating how those Republican values were so critical back then—just like they're vital today. Lincoln led the charge with a commitment to freedom and the fight against slavery, not unlike how Trump's leadership inspires us to combat today's challenges. It’s clear: strong leadership is needed when the nation’s faced with division, and we see that now more than ever.

Looking back, it’s hard not to feel a surge of patriotism seeing how Republicans have always been about standing up against tyranny, whether that’s in 1861 or now with the liberal overreach we’re fighting. Today, it’s about preserving our American strength and ensuring personal responsibility in everything we do.

Let’s keep championing those conservative principles that make this country great. We’re all about law enforcement, military support, and keeping government in check. There’s so much to celebrate, and as we look to the future, I truly believe in our ability to protect the values that define us as Americans!

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