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Kentucky celebrates it as confederate memorial day and as davis birthday. The president s office was located on the second floor of the custom house on main street, a structure which also housed the cabinet room and the state and treasury department. It is a biography of the confederate government with davis at the helm. Davis was born in fairview, kentucky, to a moderately prosperous farmer, the youngest of ten children. The story begins in richmond on sunday, april 2, 1865, when confederate president jefferson davis received an urgent message from general robert e. The president of the confederate states was the elected head of state and government of the confederate states. Jefferson davis was the first and only president of the southern confederate states of america and was in office only for the duration of the american civil war. Ex president of the confederate states of america, volume 2. Richard e beringer he was one of the most embattled heads of state in american history.

Charged with building a new nation while waging a war for its very independence, he accepted his responsibilities reluctantly but. On january 21 davis made his affecting farewell speech before a hushed senate, then left for mississippi. He was the president of a foreign country that attacked fort sumter and declared war on t. Confederate president by hudson strode and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read confederate president jefferson davis s inaugural speech. Jefferson davis was an american war hero and senator from the state of mississippi following a childhood fraught with ups and downs. The best concise book we have on the subject mcpherson is our most distinguished scholar of the civil war era. Mar 01, 2004 this is a problematic book, made more so by its curious title. Ex president of the confederate states of america, varina davis. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Cooper narrows his focus considerably in jefferson davis and the civil war era, training his expert eye specifically on. Joey frazier chronicles the life of jefferson davis from his birth in kentucky in 1808, through his marriage, military and political careers, and his time as president of the confederate states of america, to his.

May 01, 2002 jefferson davis, confederate president book. Jefferson davis s most popular book is the rise and fall of the confederate government. Jefferson davis, confederate president paperback june, 2002 by herman hattaway author. The state historic properties commission has pledged to put jefferson davis statue in perspective. He was born in kentucky in 1809 and attended americas famous military academy west point. Jefferson davis inaugural speech american civil war. Jefferson davis, 180889, american statesman, president of the southern confederacy, b. Jefferson davis confederate president by hudson strode. Jefferson davis, confederate president by herman hattaway. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Jefferson davis, confederate president by herman hattaway and richard e. Davis, jefferson, 18081889, davis, varina, 18261906, statesmen, presidents, genealogy publisher new york. Hudson strodes supposed bias toward president davis does not disqualify the whole of his work, anymore than the hundreds of worshipful paeans to abraham lincoln necessarily render those hagiographies disguised as biographies useless.

In the preface to jefferson davis, confederate president herman hattaway and richard e. The title might seem odd, given that jefferson davis 180889 served as president of the confederacy during the civil war, and never once, in the 34 years between the end of the war and his death, expressed any remorse for his part in the conflict that tore america apart. Book cover shows obvious lightened wear on top and bottom of spine and mildly at the creases, but the special housing makes this an enduring keepsake of the war to establish the confederacy. The chase, capture, persecution, and surprising release. Ex president of the confederate states of america volume 1 by mrs. Expresident of the confederate states of america volume 1 by mrs. But neither is it a sharply focused account of the davis presidency, for the authors include lengthy discussions of many aspects of the confederate experience that were largely outside daviss control or even his knowledge. Jun, 2002 do not be confused by the title for this book is not a biography of jefferson davis. Discusses confederate president jefferson daviss flight after the civil war, subsequent. Ex president of the confederate states of america, volume 2 ebook written by varina davis. A short history of the confederate states of america book. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. A decade after his release from federal prison, the 67yearold jefferson davis ex president of the confederacy, the southern lincoln, popularly regarded as a martyr to the confederate causebegan work on his monumental rise and fall of the confederate government.

Jefferson davis, confederate president paperback june, 2002. Who is jefferson davis, the confederate leader whose. Jefferson davis confederate president he was one of the most embattled heads of state in american history charged with building a new nation while waging a war for its very independence he accepted his responsibilities reluctantly but ca. Buy jefferson davis, confederate president by herman hattaway, richard e. Many americans of his own time and in later generations considered him an incompetent leader, not to mention a traitor. Jefferson davis, confederate president by herman hattaway 30sep2003 paperback on. Jefferson davis veroffentlichte 1881 seine erinnerungen an seine amtszeit als prasident the rise and fall of the confederate government, im selben jahr. Jefferson davis ex president confederate states america.

A biography of the president of the confederate states during the civil war discusses davis s childhood in kentucky. Us secretary of warconfederate president much food for thought here. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jefferson davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He previously served as the united states secretary of war from 1853 to 1857. Ex president of the confederate states of america, volume 1 jefferson davis. Confederate president learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. President jefferson davis diary letters memoirs jeff davis. Jefferson davis elected confederate president history. Those efforts ultimately foundered on the shoals of confederate defeat, leaving davis stranded in public memory as both.

Confederate president herman hattaway, author, richard e beringer, author, richard e beringer, joint author. Books by jefferson davis author of the rise and fall of the. Confederate president hardcover january 1, 1959 by hudson strode author. Feb 18, 1861 gentlemen of the congress of the confederate states of america, friends and fellowcitizens. He ran without opposition, and the election simply confirmed the decision that had been made by the. Publication date 1959 publisher harcourt, brace and company collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language. He ran without opposition, and the election simply. Confederate president american troublemakers robert r. On april 2, 1865, he and the other members of the confederate government were forced to flee from richmond before the advancing union army. On november 6, 1861, jefferson davis is elected president of the confederate states of america. Jefferson davis quotes on slavery jefferson davis was a natural leader and is highly quoted for the wisdom he displayed. He is author of six other books, including how the north won and shades of. Biography of jefferson davis, president of the confederate states of america throughout its existence during the american civil war 186165.

Jefferson finis davis june 3, 1808 december 6, 1889 was an american politician who served as the president of the confederate states from 1861 to 1865. The confederate president was captured by northern soldiers near irwinville, georgia on may 10, 1865. Prior to the start of the war, davis had argued against secession, but when mississippi seceded he resigned from the u. He was the president of the confederate states of america. By the one man central to the effort, its president, jefferson davis. He was given a classical education at transylvania univ.

Jefferson davis and the confederate civil war reprint by james m. The president also headed the executive branch of government and was commanderinchief of the army and navy, and of the militia of the several states when called into confederate service. This first edition by jefferson davis, varina howell davis is available at bauman rare books. Jefferson davispresident of the confederacy youtube. Lasting from march 1862 until the end of the war, their tightknit relationship was arguably one of historys great pairings of civilian and military leadership. In an ideal world, alexander stephens as president and davis as secy of war has much to recommend it. Coopers depiction of jeffersons life shows the move from a reluctant secessionist to a committed confederate, and suggests that the south was more loyal to. Feb 07, 2017 what ever happened to confederate president jefferson davis. Who is jefferson davis, the confederate leader whose statue. Confederate president jefferson davis writes to his wife, varina, of the desperate situating facing the confederates.

Mcpherson is the george henry davis 86 professor of history emeritus at princeton university. This title tells the story of jefferson davis s life, the only president of the southern states during their secession from the union. Jefferson davis, confederate president university press of kansas. In this lesson, learn about jefferson davis, the first and only president of the confederate states of america 18611865. Jefferson davis was imprisoned at fort monroe, virginia for two years. Jefferson davis was one of ten children born to his parents, jane and samuel davis. Dec 11, 2011 jefferson davis was a statesman and president of the confederate states of america during the civil war davis was born in fairview, kentucky on june 3, 1808 to revolutionary war veteran samuel davis and jane cook but was raised on his older brothers cotton plantations in mississippi and louisiana.

Mar 14, 2012 but lee benefited even more, perhaps, from a lesserknown symbiosis with the confederate president, jefferson davis. President of the confederate states of america wikipedia. Jefferson davis, expresident of the confederate states of. List of books and articles about jefferson davis online. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on the civil war, including battle cry of freedom, which won the pulitzer prize, as well as tried by war and for cause and comrades, both of which won the lincoln prize. Jefferson davis 18081889 was a mexican war hero, u. Jefferson davis, the first and only president of the confederate states of america, circa 1865. There is some new information to be found in this book but not much and unfortunately most of the new information will be found in the form of a psychological profile of davis. Jim limber, also known as jim limber davis, was a mulatto boy who was briefly a ward of jefferson davis, president of the confederate states of america.

He was one of the most embattled heads of state in. This book examines jefferson davis s life as a united states statesman and president of the confederacy. As a member of the democratic party, he represented mississippi in the united states senate and the house of representatives before the american civil war. Robert r potter a biography of the soldier and statesman who became the president of the confederacy during the civil war.

Our situation illustrates the american idea that governments rest on the consent of the governed, and that it is the right of the people to alter or abolish them whenever they become destructive of the ends for which they were established. Early life daviss parents moved to mississippi when he was a boy. Do not be confused by the title for this book is not a biography of jefferson davis. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. Ex president of the confederate states of america, volume 1. Jefferson davis expresident first edition jefferson davis. This is how confederate president jefferson davis should be. Short history confederate states america, first edition. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards.

Jefferson finis davis was born on june 3, 1808 jefferson finis davis died on december 6, 1889 jefferson finis davis went to west point military academy he was a government official. Jefferson finis davis was an american politician who served as the president of the confederate states from 1861 to 1865. William cooper provides a very thorough and balanced view of jefferson davis the only president of the confederate states of america. Vandivervolume 7 of the papers of jefferson davis offers a unique view of 1861, the first year of the confederacy, davis presidency, and the civil war.

The history of the confederate president s attempt to escape the union army book online at best prices in india on. He was under the care of the davis family from february 1864 to may 1865. Confederate president american troublemakers book online at best prices in india on. Their memoirs contained tributes to the confederate presidents honesty. Books jefferson davis and the civil war era lsu press.

Panic has seized the country, he wrote to his wife in georgia. As president of the confederate states of america, he led a cause that went down to a disastrous defeat and left the south. Jefferson davis was attending a sunday church service in the capital of the confederacy, richmond, virginia, when he heard the news. He was one of the most embattled heads of state in american history. Lynda lasswell crist, editormary seaton dix, coeditorintroduction by frank e. Books by jefferson davis author of the rise and fall of. After the war he was imprisoned for two years and indicted for treason but was never tried. Download and read online for free jefferson davis confederate president by hudson strode. Why jefferson davis was loathed in the confederacy he led while va secretary robert wilkie once praised the confederate president as exceptional, some of his generals despised him. When the city of new orleans had a centuryold memorial to jefferson davis torn down before daybreak thursday, a crowd of the confederate leaders sympathizers stood by, chanting.

Nov 04, 2019 on november 6, 1861, jefferson davis is elected president of the confederate states of america. May 11, 2017 beauregards criticism of the president was expressed in private, as quoted in the book. Jefferson davis has 83 books on goodreads with 2260 ratings. What ever happened to confederate president jefferson davis. Jefferson davis confederate president by hudson strode at the best online ebook storage. Jefferson davis confederate president the civil book. Libraries emphasis on the political and military history of the years 1861 to 1864. World book encyclopedia, cd version, 1998, contributor. Beringer admit that theirs is not a biography, but neither is it exactly, as they claim, a end page 71 history of the davis presidency and administration 9. Feb 06, a short history of the confederate states of america is a memoir written by jefferson davis, completed shortly before his death in davis wrote most of this book while staying at beauvoir along the mississippi gulf coast near biloxi, mississippi537. His education included the wilkinson academy and catholic school st. Jun, 2017 this is how confederate president jefferson davis should be honored in kentucky gerth. Nov 23, 2014 but from the rebel point of view, davis was president of what they called the confederate states of america lincoln and others referred to it as the socalled confederacy and thus. President jeff davis was never the president of the united states.