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Q: Who was the president of the US while Jefferson Davis was president of the confederacy?
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Was Jefferson Davis the president of the US?

Jefferson Davis was the first president of the Confederacy. While he was a senator and a cabinet member before the civil war, he was never President of the United States.


Was president and political leader of the Confederacy while was its most important military leader?

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy while Robert E. Lee was its most important military leader


Confederate leader of Gettysburg?

If you're referring to the President of the Confederacy while the Battle of Gettysburg was taking place, then it was Jefferson Davis.


Who was the president when states form comfederacy?

Seven states seceded while Buchanan was still the president and formed the Confederacy Four more states joined after Lincoln took office. The Confederacy elected Jefferson Davis as its president.


How did the North and the South exploit each others advantages during the Civil War?

Although the north had better advantages the South had better leaders such as Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee. Abraham Lincoln had no military training while Jefferson Davis had plenty training.


What kind of military force did the Confederation government have?

The Confederate States of America (the Confederacy) fielded both an army and a Navy. Their navy (CSN) was formed by the Confederate government on 21 Feb 1861, with the army (CSA) following in 28 Feb 1861. Stephan R Mallory was their Sect of the Navy, while Confederate President Jefferson Davis functioned as the Sect of the Army until he turned over command to Gen Robert E. Lee.


When was Jefferson Davis captured by union?

Yes, in Georgia. He was more-or-less fantasising that he and his cabinet could continue the struggle from somewhere West of the Mississippi. Hs two-year prison sentence earned him some sympathy, and he was allowed a dignified retirement.


Did James K. Polk serve as a US President before Thomas Jefferson?

No. Jefferson was the 3rd president, while Polk was 11th.


What did Thomas Jefferson collect while he was serving as President?

books


Was Jefferson Davis born with a poor family?

No, Jefferson Davis's father, while not terribly wealthy, was a landowner and was able to send his son to Transylvania University in Kentucky and then to the United States Military Academy at West Point.


Why did Jefferson Davis clash with his Cabinet in the Confederate government?

Davis urged national unity to secure independence, while his Cabinet stressed "states rights."


Why did Jefferson Davis frequently clashed with his cabinet in the confederate?

Davis urged national unity to secure independence, while his Cabinet stressed "states rights."