Jefferson Davis

`Jeff in Petticoats' kicks Rebel president  Author strikes gold in tale of struggle for Plains  Commanding differences between 2 presidents  Confederacy's first and last inauguration  Davis feared industry's toll on grace, civility, new history of conflict says  Davis passes up chance to buy navy early in war  Davis' camels a 'Hi Jolly' glory  Davis' loyal, courageous first lady  Davis' warm, fatherly affection for `Winnie'  Jefferson Davis and his Fort Sumter decision  Jefferson Davis' administration of the pen  Mary and Varina: The War's two first ladies  Mississippi builds Davis library and museum  New York Daughters of the Confederacy honors 3 Davis women  Proclamation in Danville  Some Southern leaders questioned the wisdom of secession  When the nation had two first ladies