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Jefferson Davis, American
2001-04-09T06:00:25-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTdmXC8yMDAxMDQwOTA2MjAzNzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==William Cooper talked about his book Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, was elected on February 10, 1861. In his biography, Professor Cooper attempts to understand Jefferson Davis as a man of his time, not condemn him by modern standards. He also details the strengths and weaknesses of his leadership. In this interview, Professor Cooper points out that Jefferson Davis saw himself as a true American, defending his constitutional rights, and was proud to serve because he believed the Confederacy’s goals were consistent with the America he knew and loved.
William Cooper talked about his book Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the…
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William Cooper talked about his book Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, was elected on February 10, 1861. In his biography, Professor Cooper attempts to understand Jefferson Davis as a man of his time, not condemn him by modern standards. He also details the strengths and weaknesses of his leadership. In this interview, Professor Cooper points out that Jefferson Davis saw himself as a true American, defending his constitutional rights, and was proud to serve because he believed the Confederacy’s goals were consistent with the America he knew and loved. close
William Cooper talked about his book Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the… read more
William Cooper talked about his book Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, was elected on February 10, 1861. In his biography, Professor Cooper attempts to understand Jefferson Davis as a man of his time, not condemn him by modern standards. He also details the strengths and weaknesses of his leadership. In this interview, Professor Cooper points out that Jefferson Davis saw himself as a true American, defending his constitutional rights, and was proud to serve because he believed the Confederacy’s goals were consistent with the America he knew and loved. close
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