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Davis was a romantic loser, now viewed as a symbol of the Lost Cause - a dream of the Old South as a place of chivalry and honour, a popular strand of mythology that survives to this day.
He did not actually start the Civil War, but he was elected President of the Confederacy because he looked the part, as a benevolent aristocrat (who treated his slaves so well, they didn't want their freedom) who had been a Colonel in the Mexican War and seemed to possess military credibility. All of this fell away under the test of national conflict, for which his talents were simply inadequate.
A well-educated man who lived on to an old age, he might have written some stirring memoirs to keep the flame alive, but all he gave us was a dry-as-dust legal argument in defence of the right of secession.
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∙ 10y agocontributions of jefferson davis to history
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∙ 13y agobecame president of the CSA known as Confederate States of America
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∙ 13y agoHe did presidential things.
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Where was Jefferson Davis from?
Jefferson Davis was from the part of Christian County, Kentucky that now forms Todd County, Kentucky. When the State of Mississippi seceded from the Union in January 1861, Jefferson Davis was a U.S. Senator who represented that state.
Was Jefferson Davis hung for treason in 1859?
Jefferson Davis did not die from hanging in 1859. Davis passed away on December 6, 1889. The cause was bronchitis along with complications from malaria. Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States from February 18, 1861 to May 10, 1865.
Who pardoned Jefferson Davis?
39th president Jimmy Carter
What age did Jefferson Davis die?
he ded @ age 81 bbyy<3
Who was Davis Avenue in Mobile Alabama named after?
Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, was originally known as Davis Avenue and named for Jefferson Davis, the first President of the Confederacy. The road was renamed in 1986.
What has the author Thomas Jefferson Davis written?
Thomas Jefferson Davis has written: 'Our Davis family history' -- subject(s): Genealogy
What has the author Jefferson Davis Bragg written?
Jefferson Davis Bragg has written: 'Louisiana in the Confederacy' -- subject(s): History, Louisiana Civil War, 1861-1865
When was Jefferson Davis president?
He was the Confederate President throughout its history from 1861-1865.
Who is Jefferson Davis mother?
Mother of Jefferson Davis was Jane Davis. Father of Jefferson Davis was Samuel Davis.
What has the author Varina Davis written?
Varina Davis has written: 'Jefferson Davis' -- subject(s): Biography, Presidents, Statesmen, Politics and government, History
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
What was Jefferson Davis the Secretary of what department?
Jefferson Davis was the president of the CSA.
Is Jefferson Davis with the union?
Jefferson Davis was the president for the South. He was not with the Union.
Was Jefferson Davis on the confederate or union?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy.
