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Yes, Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, did pardon Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America. This happened on December 25, 1868, as part of Johnson's broader policy of amnesty and reconciliation towards former Confederates.
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What was President Andrew Johnson's response to former Confederate general James Longstreet in Washington DC?
After the end of the US Civil War, former Lieutenant General applied for a pardon. He visited Washington DC and spoke with General US Grant, Secretary of War Stanton and President Andrew Johnson. Johnson informed Longstreet that three former Confederates he would never pardon were Longstreet, Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis.
Who was th vice president during the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln's Vice-President was Andrew Johnson; Jefferson Davis' Vice-President was John Breckinridge
Us senator from confederate state and president?
Andrew Johnson was a US Senator from TN and went on to be US president. Jefferson Davis was Us Senator from Miss. and went on to be Confederate president.
What brought the Radical and moderate Republicans together in an alliance against President Johnson?
The pardoning of Jefferson Davis
Who is Jefferson Davis mother?
Mother of Jefferson Davis was Jane Davis. Father of Jefferson Davis was Samuel Davis.
The confederates taking of fort Sumter was led by?
Jefferson Davis was named provisional president of the south/confederates, wrong it was useless. Grant pardon my spelling. You see the south split civilain and military apart and Jefferson Davis controlled the civilian part.
Is Jefferson Davis single?
No, Jefferson Davis is not single.
Who was the president of the confedracy?
Abe Lincoln, im sure but if not just look it up!
What was Jefferson Davis the president of?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy
What was the president was Jefferson Davis?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy
Was Andrew Johnson a villain or a hero?
If the question relates to US President Thomas Jefferson, he is almost universally portrayed in epic proportions as an American Hero. (Certainly there have been Jefferson's who do not rank so well. Jefferson Davis as the President of the Confederate States of America comes to mind and Jefferson Airplane, was neither heroic or villainous but produced good psychedelic rock music in the 60's.)
What was Jefferson Davis the Secretary of what department?
Jefferson Davis was the president of the CSA.
