During one of the most tumultuous times in American history, two men served as president of one country divided. One of these men was Abraham Lincoln. The other was the only man to ever serve as the president of the Confederate States of America. His name was Jefferson Davis and he would be the man who decided to lead the opposition against Lincoln and the Union forces. Although he held such a controversial position during the Civil War, he was still revered for being a decent man and also for his actions prior to and after the end of the war.
Jefferson Davis was born in June of 1808, in what is now known as Todd County in Kentucky. His immediate family was of militaristic background. He was the son of Samuel Emory Davis, who had served in the Revolution against the British alongside his brothers.(Man 25) Samuel Davis was regarded as, "A young officer of gentle and engaging address, as well as remarkable daring in battle."(Chadwick 143) Samuel Davis also had four sons, of which Jefferson was the youngest. Each of Jefferson's three brothers served as soldiers in the War of 1812. Two of them gained special mention from General Andrew Jackson for the role that they played in the Battle of New Orleans.(Vandiver 15) Jefferson would also serve his country in many different aspects in his lifetime. First he would be educated at the University of Transylvania in Kentucky and then continue his education as a cadet at West Point Military Academy due to an appointment by President Monroe. He graduated at the age of twenty and went directly into service as a second-lieutenant in the first infantry stationed in the Northwest where he would soon be involved in the Blackhawk War. This "war" was a conflict with local Indians, the chieftain of which was named Blackhawk. It is said that after the Indian leader was captured and placed under the charge of Davis, "The heart of the Indian captive was won by the kind treatment he received from the young officer who held him prisoner.
Brief summary of Jefferson Davis" life and achievements Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808 in Kentucky. ... For college Davis went to Transylvania University and then West Point in 1824. Four years later Davis graduated but he resigned in 1835 because of ill health. ... Davis couldn't raise enough money to fight the Civil War. ... Jefferson Davis died in New Orleans, on December 6, 1889. ...
Jefferson Davis was born the 3rd of June 1808 in Christian county Kentucky. ... Jefferson Davis had great ties to his state and immediately resigned from the senate and prepared for war. ... There is no doubt that Jefferson Davis severely impacted the Civil War and the history of our nation. However whether or not Jefferson Davis had ever lived would have had little effect on whether or not the Civil War was fought. ... For all of the things that Jefferson Davis did wrong and failed to do, he did one thing right, he allowed General Lee to do what had to be done to win the war. ...
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were American presidents during the Civil War; Lincoln for the Union states and Davis for the Confederate states. ... On the other hand, Jefferson and Samuel Davis had a reserved relationship. ... Jefferson Davis did very well for his age at St. ... Arriving home after his mother's request, Jefferson Davis went to his father. ... While Davis respected his father this was not the man that Jefferson looked up to. ...
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were both presidents of the United States and made many positive historical contributions. ... While Abraham Lincoln steered the Union, Jefferson Davis struggled to lead the Confederate Army. ... His views of how the United States should abolish slavery differed from that of Jefferson Davis. ... Davis was a poor leader that made poor decisions. ... Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis are both presidents that gave great contributions to the history of the United States. ...
The Jefferson Davis Elementary has one big white building that probably has more heat for the winter. ... The Jefferson Davis Elementary kids get new clean awesome books. Also the Jefferson Davis Elementary kids start school earlier, they start in August, and the Great Faith Elementary school kids start in October. ... The Jefferson Davis Elementary kids get to ride to school on two nice yellow buses. Also the Great Faith elementary has cows to eat their grass and the Jefferson Davis Elementary has lawn mowers. ...
(West Virginia History articles, text, & www.wvhistory.org) Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808 in Todd County, Kentucky. ... Jefferson's family moved to Mississippi when he was an infant. ... In 1835 Davis resigned from the army and got married. ... In office, Davis made many improvements to the U.S. ... In 1857, Davis was re-elected to the U.S. ...
On July 17 the Confederate President Jefferson Davis cut Johnston of his duties of the General of the Confederate army. President Davis replaced Johnston with John Bell Hood. ... Sherman, President Jefferson Davis, General Joseph E. ... President Jefferson Davis is the president of the confederate states. President Jefferson Davis appointed General Joseph E. ...
Jefferson Davis contributed very little to the dissolution of the Union in 1861. ... Davis may have only affected the decision to secede in Mississippi, as he was recently a Senator there. However, secession was unavoidable; these states would have followed the same course of action with or without Jefferson Davis. Davis" authority was merely a byproduct severing southern ties to the Union. ... Because such disunion was certain, Jefferson Davis contributed little to the dissolution of the Union in 1861. ...
