Because he looked like a figurehead of the Southern planter aristocracy, and he had a respectable record in the Mexican War, which appeared to give him military credibility.
In the event, he turned out to be way out of his depth.
Jefferson Davis .
Jefferson Davis was the president for the South. He was not with the Union.
Jefferson Davis was ran unopposed and was elected to lead the Confederate States of America in 1861. He was the only 'President' of the South.
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. ______________ But he did not lead the south into the Civil War he led them DURING the civil war.
Seriously? He was the President of the Confederate States of America. The South.
No, Jefferson Davis was never a President of the United States.
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, as Commander in Chief of the Confederacy was also the Commander of the Confederate Navy, but he didn't lead any Naval squadron.
Jefferson Davis was the president of the south. His nickname was Jef.