Died of a theory.
— Jefferson Davis
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Quote in Context
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory.
Quote Source Information
• The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, quoting a remark he had made in 1864.
• Source: Wikiquote: "Jefferson Davis" (Quotes, 1860s)
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Name: Surrender flag of the Civil War by Matthew Bisanz
Description: The flag used by the Confederate army to surrender to the American army in the U.S. Civil War.
Date: 3 October 2009
Source: Own work
Author: MBisanz talk
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