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HOWELL COBB American politician, governor of Georgia, sided with the Confederacy during the war between the States. Date: 1815 - 1868
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1815 1868 Cobb Confederacy Georgia Governor Howell Sided
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1. Title: "Howell Cobb: A Prominent American Politician and Confederate Leader" Howell Cobb (1815-1868), depicted in this historic photograph, was a pivotal figure in American politics during the mid-19th century. Born in Georgia, Cobb rose to prominence as a Whig Party leader in the state legislature and later served as the Governor of Georgia from 1842 to 1848. However, Cobb's political allegiance shifted during the tumultuous period leading up to the American Civil War. Despite his initial opposition to secession, Cobb ultimately sided with the Confederacy in 1861, becoming a key figure in the Confederate Congress. His decision to support the Confederate cause was influenced by his strong belief in states' rights and his opposition to federal interference in the institution of slavery. Cobb's tenure in the Confederate Congress was marked by his effective leadership and dedication to the Confederate cause. He served on several important committees, including the Committee on Ways and Means, where he played a crucial role in shaping the Confederate economy. Cobb also advocated for the expansion of the Confederate military and the implementation of conscription. Despite his significant contributions to the Confederate war effort, Cobb's political career came to an end following the Confederate defeat in the Civil War. He was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson and returned to Georgia, where he resumed his law practice. Cobb's complex political legacy continues to be debated among historians, with some recognizing his role as a skilled politician and others criticizing his support for the Confederacy and its institution of slavery. This photograph of Howell Cobb offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent American politician who played a pivotal role in the tumultuous period of the Civil War era. His story serves as a reminder of the complexities and contradictions that marked American politics during this period in history.
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