Jefferson Davis
Figures of the American Civil War
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51m
In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, Daz is joined by Bertram Hayes-Davis to explore the life of his great-great-grandfather, Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. They discuss his early life, West Point years, leadership during the Civil War, and the personal and political challenges he faced, offering a unique, personal look at this pivotal figure.
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