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Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate (southern) States
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Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate (southern) States
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate (southern) States. After announcing the secession of Mississippi from the Union (the second state to do so after South Carolina) in January 1861, Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) resigned from the US Senate. He was named provisional President of the Confederate States of America by a constitutional convention, and was inaugurated at the Alabama State Capitol in Mongtomery on 18 February 1861. Davis was captured by the Union (northern) cavalry in 1865 and imprisoned for two years. After a painting by Thomas Hicks of 14 June 1860
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This print captures the essence of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States during a tumultuous period in American history. With his stern gaze and dignified presence, Davis symbolizes the political turmoil that engulfed the nation during the American Civil War. In January 1861, after Mississippi seceded from the Union, Davis resigned from the US Senate to lead his newly formed Confederacy. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in American history and set off a chain reaction that would shape the future of an entire nation. The image showcases Davis' inauguration as provisional President at Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on February 18th, 1861. Surrounded by fellow statesmen and supporters, he exudes confidence and determination amidst uncertain times. However, despite his initial success leading the Confederacy through four years of war against Union forces, Davis was eventually captured by Northern cavalry in 1865. Imprisoned for two years before being released without trial or conviction, he became a controversial figure whose legacy continues to be debated today. This lithograph serves as a reminder of both Davis' role as a prominent politician and leader during one of America's darkest periods and also represents an important piece of historical documentation capturing this influential figure's likeness for generations to come.
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