Jefferson Davis VIRGINIA BEACH – Jefferson Davis finally prevailed in his decade-long battle against a myriad of health problems May 28, 2008. He “won” this fight by exhibiting to his final breath the ...

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 ...

Mississippi observes Jefferson Davis' birthday, combined with Memorial Day, as a state holiday. This combined holiday is one of three Confederate holidays observed in Mississippi. While other states ...

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 ...