The capture of Jefferson Davis; American Civil War, 1865
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The capture of Jefferson Davis; American Civil War, 1865
Image showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, and his party retreating across the Pedee River, North Carolina, at the fall of the Southern Confederacy, 1865
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1865 1889 Capture Carolina Confederacy Confederate Davis Jefferson Retreating Southern
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant moment of the surrender of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, and his party as they retreat across the Pedee River in North Carolina in December 1865. The fall of the Confederacy was imminent as Union forces closed in on Raleigh, North Carolina, and Davis and his followers made their way towards the Virginia border in a desperate attempt to evade capture. The scene is set against the backdrop of the waning days of the American Civil War, a conflict that lasted from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in the deaths of over 600,000 soldiers and civilians. Davis, a career military officer and statesman, had led the Confederate States since its inception in 1861, and his capture marked the effective end of the Confederate cause. The image, produced by the Illustrated London News in 1889, offers a fascinating glimpse into history. The peddle-steamer in the foreground, with its Union flag flying proudly, symbolizes the triumph of the Union forces. Davis and his party, huddled together on the opposite shore, appear dejected and defeated. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of the Union. The Pedee River, located in the eastern part of North Carolina, played a significant role in the final days of the Civil War. Union forces under the command of General William T. Sherman used it as a strategic transport route to move troops and supplies towards Raleigh, the Confederate capital. The capture of Davis and his party on the Pedee River was a significant symbolic victory for the Union and marked the effective end of the Confederate States of America.
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