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Jefferson Davis, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Jefferson Davis, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Jefferson Davis, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician: 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]
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This print showcases Jefferson Davis, a prominent politician and the President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Taken between 1855 and 1865 by an unknown creator, this portrait captures Davis in his prime years. With a distinguished beard and goatee framing his face, Davis exudes confidence and authority. His piercing gaze reflects the weight of his responsibilities as he navigated through one of America's darkest periods. Davis played a pivotal role in history when he announced Mississippi's secession from the Union in January 1861, making it the second state to do so after South Carolina. This act led to him resigning from the US Senate before being named provisional President of the Confederate States of America. The photograph was taken at a crucial time for Davis – shortly after his inauguration at Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on February 18th, 1861. Little did he know that just four years later, he would be captured by Union forces and imprisoned for two long years. Preserved within glass negatives dating back to the mid-19th century, this image is part of Brady Mathew B. 's collection housed at Congressional Library. It serves as a powerful reminder of an era marked by political turmoil and division within our great nation. As we reflect upon this portrait today, we are reminded not only of Jefferson Davis' significant impact on American history but also how far our country has come since those tumultuous times.
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