JEFFERSON DAVIS
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“When I was a boy and dreamed with my eyes open, as most do, I thought of ripening fame, wealth, and power. As I grew older I saw the folly of these things. But I still thought I should be on the highway to all ambition desired.”
U.S. CONGRESSMAN (1845-1846)
U.S. SENATOR (1847-1851)
U.S. SECRETARY OF WAR (1853-1857)
U.S. SENATOR (1857-1861)
CONFEDERATE PRESIDENT (1861-1865)
PRESIDENT OF CAROLINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (1869-1877)
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VARINA HOWELL DAVIS
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THE DAVIS CHILDREN
Jr, Margaret, Billy, and Winnie