Mississippi honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis today. The Magnolia State isn't the only one to honor him with a state holiday or local celebration, but it is the only one to combine it with ...

The only known photo of Jefferson Davis in uniform, taken when he was a major general of Mississippi troops, just before the start of the war. The uniform is a Federal Army uniform. (Courtesy of ...

The U.S. Senate still uses desks from 1819, including one used by Jefferson Davis. Most desks are assigned by seniority, but a few, like the Jefferson Davis desk, are reserved. The Jefferson Davis ...

Mississippi will honor Confederate President Jefferson Davis this three-day weekend. The state isn't the only one to honor him with a state holiday or local celebration, but it is the only one to ...

Mississippi observes Jefferson Davis' birthday, combined with Memorial Day, as a state holiday. This is one of three Confederate holidays observed in Mississippi, including Robert E. Lee/MLK Day and ...