Did Abraham Lincoln ever fight in a duel?

Question: Did Abraham Lincoln ever fight in a duel!?
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The story I heard was that Lincoln was challenged!. As the challenged, he had the choice of weapons!. He chose cavalry sabers!. When the two met some distance apart on the ground for the duel, Lincoln took a swipe at a low-hanging tree branch with his saber and cut it off!. His opponent was intimidated, and they worked out a settlement!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Lincoln was challenged by James Shields, but never fought!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes he did and the man that he dueled with was named James Shields!. To find out more search Lincoln+duelWww@QuestionHome@Com

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