Alexander H. Stephens

Alexander H. Stephens

Alexander Hamilton Stephens (February 11, 1812 – March 4, 1883) was an American politician from Georgia. He was Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. He also served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia (both before the Civil War and after Reconstruction) and as the 50th Governor of Georgia from 1882 until his death in 1883.

Read more about Alexander H. Stephens:  Early Life and Career, Congressional Career, Vice President of The Confederacy, Post-bellum Career, Portrayal

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