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William Bozic, Houston, TX
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Enlarge CSA Seal at
Beauvoir
This seal of the Confederate States of America is located very near the
new sign, in a walking area before entering either the museum or the
historic home |
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Enlarge 31st
Infantry "Dixie" Division Marker at Beauvoir
This marker is located just outside the brand-new Jefferson Davis
presidential library. It commemorates the service of the U.S. Army's
31st Infantry Division, also known as the Dixie Division because it
was comprised of the Army National Guard from Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi and Louisiana. Service of the Dixie division during World
War I, World War II, and the Korean War is memorialized. Many of the
men who served in this unit with the descendants of Confederate
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Davis Presidential Library Entrance |
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Enlarge Jefferson
Davis Presidential Library
The original Jefferson Davis Presidential Library was completely destroyed
by the force of Hurricane Katrina. This is the second Jefferson Davis
Presidential Library, which was still not completely open to the public
when we arrived on May 25, 2013. Work was moving along very quickly to get
everything prepared for opening. You will notice sections cordoned off due
to work
Rather surprisingly, the Jeff Davis home known as "Beauvoir" survived the
storm, while the more modern library was completely destroyed. To be
honest, Beauvoir also suffered heavy damage. The tidal surge was
approximately 30 feet high, so the Jefferson Davis home which is on stilts
suffered water and wind damage, while the museum was completely washed
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Davis Presidential Library Window Sign |
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Enlarge Varina Howell
Davis Replica Engagement Ring
In the lobby of the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, there were a few
display cases showing items damaged by Hurricane Katrina. When we saw the
engagement ring, we were amused to notice that a number of couples were
having wedding pictures taken at the stately location |
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Enlarge Katrina
Damaged Weapons
On May 25, 2013 the museum was not open, but preparations were hastily
being made for the opening. In the lobby near the gift shop. There were a
number of display cases with items which had been damaged due to Hurricane
Katrina. We noticed these pistols as well as other items |
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