William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln awaited the results of the Republican National Convention in Chicago on May 18, 1860, in their respective hometowns. Lincoln's opponents were shocked and incensed when he won. Each had vigorously run for president throughout the stormy 1850s as the conflict over slavery was inescapably escalating towards secession and civil war. Lincoln's success was due to a personality that had been shaped by events that set him apart from his more wealthy and experienced competitors. He prevailed because of his amazing capacity to put himself in the shoes of other men, feel what they felt, and comprehend their wants and motivations. With the use of this ability, President Lincoln was able to unite his rivals, form the most unique cabinet in history, and use their skills to secure the Union and win the war.
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