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Happy 200th birthday Jefferson Davis

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Ironguard1940
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Jefferson Finis Davis

Born on June 3, 1808 in Christian County, Kentucky

Fought in the Mexican War

Served as Secretary of War and US senator representing Mississippi

First and only president of the Confederate States of America

Died on December 6, 1889 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA

Monument on Monument Avenue in Richmond, VA honoring him was dedicated on June 3, 1907


 
Posted : 03/06/2008 3:21 am
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