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The Education of Henry Adams · Character
Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederate States.
minor
Also known as Jefferson, Possibly Jefferson Davis
First appearance: vii treason 1860 1861
Jefferson Davis first appears in 0009 vii treason 1860 1861.
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- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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