Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American politician who was a Democ...
Vicksburg is the nail head that holds the South’s two halves together. Jefferson Davis
Vicksburg is the nail head that holds the South’s two halves together.
The time for compromise has now passed, and the South is determined to maintain her position, and make all who oppose her smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel. Jefferson Davis
The time for compromise has now passed, and the South is determined to maintain her position, and make all who oppose her smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel.
Truth crushed to earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again. Jefferson Davis
Truth crushed to earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again.
The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form. Jefferson Davis
The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form.
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory. Jefferson Davis
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory.
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine. Jefferson Davis
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine.
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care. Jefferson Davis
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care.
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty. Jefferson Davis
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.
We protest solemnly in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor. Jefferson Davis
We protest solemnly in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor.
Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people . Jefferson Davis
Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people .
The past is dead; let it bury its dead, its hopes and its aspirations; before you lies the future-a future full of golden promise. Jefferson Davis
The past is dead; let it bury its dead, its hopes and its aspirations; before you lies the future-a future full of golden promise.
Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar. Jefferson Davis
Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar.