There have been plenty of Trials of the Century in American history, but the prosecution of Jefferson Davis for treason would surely have taken the 19th-century title—if it had happened.

From the Richmond Enquirer, Dec. 11. We cannot but admire the ease with which Mr. DAVIS glides over "grave military reverses," and the delicacy with which he omits every allosion to their causes.

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, but it would take two ... In addition to Jefferson Davis’ birthday, Alabama recognizes Confederate Memorial Day on the ...

Vicksburg in 1863 and Atlanta in 1864. Much of the book involves Johnston’s differences with Confederate President Jefferson Davis – which began literally at the moment Johnston joined the Confederate ...