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Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederate States during the Civil War. He was elected to office in 1861 by popular vote for a 6-year term and was inaugurated in the capital of the confederacy, Richmond, Virginia, on February 22, 1862. Davis was born as a slave holder so he had a strong belief for slavery as a part of the south's economy. Jefferson made many mistakes as the President like failing to raise enough money to fight the Civil War and failing to get recognition from foreign governments to help the south's cause. He also had notable moments in his presidency like the appointment of General Robert E. Lee as commander of the Army of Virginia. On May 10, 1865 Davis was captured at Irwinville, Georgia. He was charged with treason but the charges against him were later dropped. He died in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 6, 1889.

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