On February 22-23, 1856, the first Republican National Convention was held in Lafayette Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The delegates formally organized the party on a national basis, elected the first National Committee, and set the stage for the party's first nominating convention held later in June 1856. At that June meeting, the party nominated John C. Frémont as the first Republican presidential candidate.... Meanwhile, on February 22-25, 1856, the American Party held their first national convention. Formerly the nativist Know-Nothing party, the new party included many former Whigs. This convention nominated former president Millard Fillmore for the 1856 presidential race.... Meanwhile, the Illinois Republican Party took first steps toward organization at their "Editorial Convention" on February 22, 1856. They met at Decatur, Illinois' Cassell Hotel, later called the St. Nicholas Hotel. Lincoln was at this meeting. He gave a speech.
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