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In this video clip, take a brief glimpse into the life of Jefferson Davis and his rise to lead the confederacy. (1:12)
November 27, 2012 at 02:15 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808, in Christian County, Kentucky. In 1831, he fought in the Blackhawk War. In 1845, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He then fought in the Mexican-American War, from 1846 to 1847. After the w...ar, he served as a Mississippi senator, and then as a secretary of war. Davis became president of the Confederate States of America in 1861, during the Civil War. He died in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 6, 1889. In this video clip, learn more about the life of Jefferson Davis. (2:12)
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November 27, 2012 at 02:05 AM
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In this Biography Channel video clip, take a glimpse into the persistent mind of Jefferson Davis. Following his term as president of the Confederacy, Davis traveled overseas on business. He was offered a job as president of Texas A&M University, but ...declined. He was also elected to the Senate a third time, but was unable to serve due to restrictions included in the 14th Amendment. In 1881, he wrote The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government in an effort to defend his political stance. Davis lived out his retirement years at an estate called Beauvoir in Mississippi. (2:01)
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November 27, 2012 at 02:10 AM
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