Articles related to "Jefferson Davis"
The Loves of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
A Biography of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy in the American Civil War
A short biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
jefferson davis • civil war • president confederacy • president davis • confederate davis
A short biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
jefferson davis • civil war • president confederacy • president davis • confederate davis
Election of 1860 and Secession
Many considered the fate of the union to rest upon the election of 1860.
secession • civil war • north • south • confederacy
Many considered the fate of the union to rest upon the election of 1860.
secession • civil war • north • south • confederacy
In the Shadow of Our Founders
First in a series of guest articles by Suite101.com history editors.
sucession • civil war • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
First in a series of guest articles by Suite101.com history editors.
sucession • civil war • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Two
Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession
secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession
secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Two
Second in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Second in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis and Slavery
Jefferson Davis believes that slavery is necessary to establish the southern cotton trade and that emancipation will eventually come.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • emancipation • slavery
Jefferson Davis believes that slavery is necessary to establish the southern cotton trade and that emancipation will eventually come.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • emancipation • slavery
Soldier and Politician Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Fall of Richmond April 1865
The Confederate government had no evacuation plans in effect, leaving Richmond to mob rule and self-inflicted destruction as Union troops advanced.
the capture of richmond • the fall of richmond in 1865 • lee abandons richmond • jefferson davis evacuates richmond • confederate capital relocated to danville
The Confederate government had no evacuation plans in effect, leaving Richmond to mob rule and self-inflicted destruction as Union troops advanced.
the capture of richmond • the fall of richmond in 1865 • lee abandons richmond • jefferson davis evacuates richmond • confederate capital relocated to danville
Varina Howell Davis
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part IV
Still more noteworthy events were to take place in April of 1864. Included among these was a highly controversial attack on a Union fort, the passage of a radically altered constitutional amendment, a new phrase for U.S. coins, and the tragic death of a president's son.
april 1864 • fort pillow • jefferson davis • prisoner exchange in the civil war • nathan bedford forrest
Still more noteworthy events were to take place in April of 1864. Included among these was a highly controversial attack on a Union fort, the passage of a radically altered constitutional amendment, a new phrase for U.S. coins, and the tragic death of a president's son.
april 1864 • fort pillow • jefferson davis • prisoner exchange in the civil war • nathan bedford forrest
Battle Above the Clouds
The Battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga in November of 1863, took place in a heavy mist on the mountain. Were unseen forces at work in this Battle Above the Clouds?
american civil war • lookout mountain • tennessee • battle of chattanooga • war between the states
The Battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga in November of 1863, took place in a heavy mist on the mountain. Were unseen forces at work in this Battle Above the Clouds?
american civil war • lookout mountain • tennessee • battle of chattanooga • war between the states
Camels in the West
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Civil War First Ladies
The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady.
civil war first ladies • union first lady mary lincoln • confederate first lady varina davis • american president abraham lincoln • confederate president jefferson davis
The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady.
civil war first ladies • union first lady mary lincoln • confederate first lady varina davis • american president abraham lincoln • confederate president jefferson davis
Confederate Plot to Burn New York
Unable to resist the Union war machine, Jefferson Davis devised a covert operation to fracture the alliance of Northern states and preserve Southern independence.
confederate plot to burn new york city • jefferson davis plan to defeat union • confederate colonel jacob thompson • confederate conspiracy 1864 • sherman's march
Unable to resist the Union war machine, Jefferson Davis devised a covert operation to fracture the alliance of Northern states and preserve Southern independence.
confederate plot to burn new york city • jefferson davis plan to defeat union • confederate colonel jacob thompson • confederate conspiracy 1864 • sherman's march
Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Confederate Strategy
There were several strategy options available to Confederate leaders at the beginning of the Civil War to oppose the Union plan.
american civil war strategy • guerrilla warfare in the confederacy • jefferson davis • attitude of confederate citizens in the civil war • the anaconda plan
There were several strategy options available to Confederate leaders at the beginning of the Civil War to oppose the Union plan.
american civil war strategy • guerrilla warfare in the confederacy • jefferson davis • attitude of confederate citizens in the civil war • the anaconda plan
First Lady Jane Means Appleton Pierce
A forgotten person today, Jane Pierce was a sad and depressed woman who had to lead a life in politics that she hated. Her tenure as First Lady was a trial for her.
jane appleton pierce • president franklin pierce • benny pierce • reprsentative pierce • varina davis jefferson davis
A forgotten person today, Jane Pierce was a sad and depressed woman who had to lead a life in politics that she hated. Her tenure as First Lady was a trial for her.
jane appleton pierce • president franklin pierce • benny pierce • reprsentative pierce • varina davis jefferson davis
Fun Things To Do in Montgomery Alabama
What do Hank Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Jefferson Davis and F. Scott Fitzgerald have in Common? They all lived in Montgomery, Alabama.
things to do montgomery alabama • montgomery al historic sites • hank williams museum • the confederacy • city attractions
What do Hank Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Jefferson Davis and F. Scott Fitzgerald have in Common? They all lived in Montgomery, Alabama.
things to do montgomery alabama • montgomery al historic sites • hank williams museum • the confederacy • city attractions
Ghosts of Fort Monroe
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part One
Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
constitution • secession • lincoln • davis • jefferson
Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
constitution • secession • lincoln • davis • jefferson
New Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center
Gettysburg is worth a visit: the museum and visitor center of the National Military Park and the Cyclorama, potentially the most famous painting of the USA, are restored.
new gettysburg museum and visitor center • national military park • cyclorama restored • american civil war • abraham lincoln
Gettysburg is worth a visit: the museum and visitor center of the National Military Park and the Cyclorama, potentially the most famous painting of the USA, are restored.
new gettysburg museum and visitor center • national military park • cyclorama restored • american civil war • abraham lincoln
Robert E. Lee's Strategy, 1861-1862
General Robert E. Lee quickly realized that Confederate President Jefferson Davis' desire for a defensive strategy was impractical considering the North's economic power.
robert e lee • 1861-1862 • jefferson davis • confederacy • confederate
General Robert E. Lee quickly realized that Confederate President Jefferson Davis' desire for a defensive strategy was impractical considering the North's economic power.
robert e lee • 1861-1862 • jefferson davis • confederacy • confederate
THE OTHER AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
Zachary Taylor: The President Who Chose Louisiana
Article inspired by a recent disagreement in my home. My daughter came home and said her teacher said that Zachary Taylor was from Louisiana. I said, "I don't think so," and followed up with a little research to settle the matter.
zachary • taylor • president • mexico • war
Article inspired by a recent disagreement in my home. My daughter came home and said her teacher said that Zachary Taylor was from Louisiana. I said, "I don't think so," and followed up with a little research to settle the matter.
zachary • taylor • president • mexico • war
African Americans in the Civil War
At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.
african americans in the civil war • 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment • fort wagner • robert gould shaw • abolitionists
At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.
african americans in the civil war • 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment • fort wagner • robert gould shaw • abolitionists
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Bad Presidents of the 1850's
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Cherokee & the Confederacy
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor
Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, the wife of twelfth U.S. president Zachary, was one of several reclusive first ladies. Mrs. Taylor did not enjoy her role as America's first lady
margaret "peggy" mackall smith taylor • reclusive first lady • zachary taylor • twelth u.s. president • general zachary taylor during the mexican-american
Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, the wife of twelfth U.S. president Zachary, was one of several reclusive first ladies. Mrs. Taylor did not enjoy her role as America's first lady
margaret "peggy" mackall smith taylor • reclusive first lady • zachary taylor • twelth u.s. president • general zachary taylor during the mexican-american
The Life of Andrew Johnson
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
The Life of Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent calm. Thanks to the Compromise of 1850, the United States seemed to have weathered a possible crisis.
the life of franklin pierce. franklin pierce • 14th president of the united states • president franklin pierce • franklin pierce new hampshire • franklin pierce hillsborough
Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent calm. Thanks to the Compromise of 1850, the United States seemed to have weathered a possible crisis.
the life of franklin pierce. franklin pierce • 14th president of the united states • president franklin pierce • franklin pierce new hampshire • franklin pierce hillsborough
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
The Right of Habeas Corpus
In the post-9/11 world, there has been much talk about suspended freedoms and loss of civil liberties, and the "abolishment" of habeas corpus. But what does this mean?
habeas corpus • right of habeas corpus • loss of habeas corpus • has habeas corpus been taken away? • us constitution
In the post-9/11 world, there has been much talk about suspended freedoms and loss of civil liberties, and the "abolishment" of habeas corpus. But what does this mean?
habeas corpus • right of habeas corpus • loss of habeas corpus • has habeas corpus been taken away? • us constitution
US: Kentucky Travel Facts & Trivia
United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln.
kentucky travel facts • churchill downs trivia • museum of the horse lexington • abraham lincoln birthplace national historic site • national corvette museum bowling green
United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln.
kentucky travel facts • churchill downs trivia • museum of the horse lexington • abraham lincoln birthplace national historic site • national corvette museum bowling green
Why the South Lost or How the North Won? : A Perception of the American Civil War
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part V
April 1861 had seen the beginning of the war, while the next three Aprils bore witness to numerous memorable events. Perhaps it was only fitting then that the last April of the war would not only continue this trend, but also become one of the most extraordinary 30-day periods in all of American history.
april 1865 • five forks • fall of richmond • appomattox court house • sherman
April 1861 had seen the beginning of the war, while the next three Aprils bore witness to numerous memorable events. Perhaps it was only fitting then that the last April of the war would not only continue this trend, but also become one of the most extraordinary 30-day periods in all of American history.
april 1865 • five forks • fall of richmond • appomattox court house • sherman
Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 Creates Furor
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR II
Fourty-nine Canadian men fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in the 24th Michigan. On July 1st, over half were killed, wounded or taken prisoner at McPherson's Woods.
canadians • canadian • canada • civil war • confederates
Fourty-nine Canadian men fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in the 24th Michigan. On July 1st, over half were killed, wounded or taken prisoner at McPherson's Woods.
canadians • canadian • canada • civil war • confederates
Confederates in the U.S. Capitol
Helen Keller has ousted Confederate officer Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall collection, but the building abounds in Confederate heroes.
civil war • statuary hall • helen keller • jabez lamar monroe curry • jefferson davis
Helen Keller has ousted Confederate officer Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall collection, but the building abounds in Confederate heroes.
civil war • statuary hall • helen keller • jabez lamar monroe curry • jefferson davis
Northern Advantages in the Civil War
As the American Civil War began in 1861, the North benefited from significant advantages that would ultimately enable the defeat of the South in 1865.
northern advantages in the civil war • union advantages in the civil war • population and railroads in the north in 1861 • civil war and northern advantages • civil war leadership of lincoln versus davis
As the American Civil War began in 1861, the North benefited from significant advantages that would ultimately enable the defeat of the South in 1865.
northern advantages in the civil war • union advantages in the civil war • population and railroads in the north in 1861 • civil war and northern advantages • civil war leadership of lincoln versus davis
The 1848 Election, Slavery, and the New Congress
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The United States Camel Corps
The U.S. Army once used camels in the Southwest. Why? and what happened?
army • camel • corps • war • soldier
The U.S. Army once used camels in the Southwest. Why? and what happened?
army • camel • corps • war • soldier
Drafting Into A Cause: Confederate Conscription
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
HIRAM REVELS: The First African American U.S. Senator
A profile of Hiram Revels, a politican, minister and educator who became the first African American United States senator.
african american politics united states history
A profile of Hiram Revels, a politican, minister and educator who became the first African American United States senator.
african american politics united states history
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