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Speeches of the Hon Jefferson Davis of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858 - cover

Speeches of the Hon Jefferson Davis of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858

Jefferson Davis

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

This work is a remarkable collection of speeches made by Jefferson Davis, an American politician who served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. Davis' strong allegiance to the constitution, states' rights & the union can be witnessed in these speeches. His dedication belonged to saving the south from a way of life different from his beliefs, and he had a stronger devotion to his state than the whole. His extraordinary intellect & proficiency in the language and his knowledge of constitutional government are evident in this work. One can get an idea of his performance as president of the Confederacy through his speeches.
Available since: 03/16/2020.
Print length: 19 pages.

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