6 nov 1861 - Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederacy
Description:
Davis began his term with support within the states in rebellion. He was commissioned a major general to head Mississippi’s armed forces and prepare its defense. He tried to gain independence for the slaveholding Southern states.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 nov 1861
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans
