Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was elected president of the confederate states of America. In his inaugural speech he said...
["As a necessity, not a choice, we have resorted to the remedy of separation and henceforth our energies must be directed to the conduct of our own affairs, and the [continuation] of the confederacy which we have formed. if a just perception of mutual interest shall permit us peaceably to pursue our separate political career, my most earnest desire will have been fulfilled, but if this be denied us... [we will be forced] to appeal to arms...] - From The American Journey
["As a necessity, not a choice, we have resorted to the remedy of separation and henceforth our energies must be directed to the conduct of our own affairs, and the [continuation] of the confederacy which we have formed. if a just perception of mutual interest shall permit us peaceably to pursue our separate political career, my most earnest desire will have been fulfilled, but if this be denied us... [we will be forced] to appeal to arms...] - From The American Journey
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