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Inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President, 1861
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Inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President, 1861
The scene out the courthouse of Richmond, Virginia, as Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederate States, 1861
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1889 Confederate Court House Davis Inaugurated Inauguration Jefferson Richmond Virginia
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This historic print captures the momentous occasion of Jefferson Davis' inauguration as President of the Confederate States of America, which took place on February 22, 1861, outside the courthouse in Richmond, Virginia. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and solemnity as Davis takes the oath of office, marking the formal beginning of the Confederate States' existence. Surrounded by a crowd of supporters, Davis stands confidently, his hand raised, as the Reverend R. M. T. Cary administers the oath. The dignified architecture of the courthouse serves as a backdrop to the event, adding to the gravity of the moment. This image, produced by the Illustrated London News in 1889, is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history, providing a glimpse into the past and offering a window into the people and events that shaped the Confederacy." "The inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States of America was a significant event in American history, marking the formal beginning of the Confederacy's existence. This print, produced by the Illustrated London News in 1889, captures the scene outside the courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, where the inauguration took place on February 22, 1861. In the image, Davis stands confidently as he takes the oath of office, surrounded by a crowd of supporters. The Reverend R. M. T. Cary administers the oath, adding to the solemnity of the moment. The dignified architecture of the courthouse serves as a backdrop to the event, adding to the gravity of the occasion. This print is an important historical record of this pivotal moment in American history, providing a glimpse into the past and offering a window into the people and events that shaped the Confederacy.
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