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An obscure artist portrayed Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Chicago as he appeared in the 1850s. Douglas, known as 'The Little Giant," was barely five feet four inches tall; he had a massive head, broad chest and shoulders, and short legs. But he made up for his size with energy, self-confidence, and a commanding voice. Unlike Lincoln, Douglas wore fashionable attire. Throughout the campaign he appeared in a ruffled white shirt, dark blue closely buttoned coat, light trousers, well-shined shoes, and a wide-brimmed white felt hat. | |||
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Portrait
of Stephen A. Douglas, by Lussier, c. 1870
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