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“Davis was weak and vascillating, timid, petulant, peevish, obstinate, but not firm.”

Quote by Alexander H. Stephens

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Alexander H. Stephens

Alexander H. Stephens was an American politician born on February 11, 1812, and died on March 4, 1883. He served as the Vice President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War and was a staunch advocate for the Southern cause. Stephens is known for his defense of slavery, which he elaborated on in his book 'A Defense of the Constitution of the United States'. more

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