A Short Timeline of Jefferson Davis' Life
Jefferson Davis was a controversial figure in American history, serving as the only president of the Confederate States of America. He was a skilled politician and military leader, but his legacy is forever tainted by his role in the Confederacy.
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| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
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| Print length | : | 9 pages |
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This timeline provides a brief overview of Davis' life and career:
- 1808: Jefferson Davis is born in Todd County, Kentucky.
- 1824: Davis graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- 1835: Davis resigns from the Army and enters politics. He is elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives and serves as its Speaker.
- 1845: Davis is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves in the House for six years, rising to the position of Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs.
- 1851: Davis is elected to the U.S. Senate. He serves in the Senate for four years.
- 1857: Davis is elected as Secretary of War under President James Buchanan. He serves in this position until 1861.
- 1861: Davis is elected as president of the Confederate States of America. He serves in this position until 1865.
- 1865: The Confederacy is defeated in the American Civil War. Davis is captured and imprisoned for two years.
- 1868: Davis is released from prison and returns to Mississippi. He spends his remaining years writing and giving speeches about the Confederacy.
- 1889: Jefferson Davis dies in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jefferson Davis was a complex and controversial figure. He was a skilled politician and military leader, but his legacy is forever tainted by his role in the Confederacy. This timeline provides a brief overview of his life and career.
4.2 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1163 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 9 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1163 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 9 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
