Lincoln/Douglas debate

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(11-19-2012 10:51 PM)Ashley Norman Wrote:  Thank you. I've never heard of him refurred as the Little Gisnt where did that come from? At one time Mary Lincoln was engaged to Douglas wasnt she?

Douglas was short and slightly round. He was a brilliant debater and an intelligent and respected Senator. That is why he was respectfully called the Little Giant. I believe that the name pre-dated the Lincoln debates.