Jefferson Davis
Also known as: His Excellency Jefferson Davis · Jefferson F. Davis · Jeff. Davis · One-eyed Jeff · President Davis · President Jeff. Davis · Old Petulant · Banny
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wartime counterpart
Davis served as the President of the Confederate States of America, acting as the direct political adversary to Lincoln throughout the Civil War.
political superior and commander-in-chief
As the President of the Confederate States, Davis appointed Lee to command the Army of Northern Virginia and later as General-in-Chief of all Confederate armies.