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The Starting Point of the Great War Between the States, Inauguration of Jefferson Davis
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The Starting Point of the Great War Between the States, Inauguration of Jefferson Davis
1630643 The Starting Point of the Great War Between the States, Inauguration of Jefferson Davis, Montgomery, Alabama, February 18, 1861, pub. 1878 (colour litho) by Massalon, James (fl.1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left to right: Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812 - 1883) Vice President; William Lowndes Yancey (1814 - 1863) Leader of the Secession Party; Jefferson F. Davis (1807 - 1889; First President of the Confederate States of America; Thomas Howell Cobb (1815 - 1868) President of the Senate.); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23078710
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Starting Point of the Great War Between the States, Inauguration of Jefferson Davis
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as the first President of the Confederate States of America. Taken on February 18,1861, in Montgomery, Alabama, this image showcases an array of influential figures who played significant roles during this tumultuous time. From left to right, we see Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice President; William Lowndes Yancey, leader of the Secession Party; Jefferson F. Davis himself; and Thomas Howell Cobb, President of the Senate. These statesmen stand proudly against a backdrop adorned with neoclassical architecture and towering pillars. The atmosphere is electric as a large crowd gathers to witness this historic event unfold. The faces in the crowd reflect anticipation and hope for what lies ahead. The presence of clocks reminds us that time is ticking towards an inevitable conflict - "the great war" between North and South. This photograph not only captures political significance but also showcases remarkable architectural beauty. The grandeur and elegance displayed by these buildings symbolize power and authority. As we gaze upon this image from Fine Art Finder's private collection today, it serves as a poignant reminder of how politics can shape nations' destinies. It invites us to reflect on one chapter in American history that forever altered its course - a starting point that ignited years of turmoil known as the Civil War.
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